Work, family, friends, girls, explosives, respect, loyalty, gangs. How do you find your place in the world? What does it take to become a man? Frankie Torres is about to discover that in life there is no clear line between good and evil. Sometimes you had to decide what you believe in and stand for.Why I picked up the book: It is one of three titles for the 2011 Great Stories CLUB grant, which provided the books for our book club at Roosevelt High School.
Why I finished it: It was required. I probably wouldn't have finished the book otherwise. It is more of a character profile and didn't have a lot of action. It also uses a lot of Spanish phrases, slang, and meal names that I had to look up (since there wasn't a glossary). This one might be hard for our group, who may not be great readers.
I'd give the book to: Guys who are trying to find their way and not be defined by their siblings or by cultural expectations.
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
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