Review: Delightful!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 17, 2013
LOVE THUG is a charming, well-written, and well-edited children's book that I enjoyed reading very much. This is one of those all too rare self-published books that was written by a man who had mastered the English language and obviously knew his subject. From the first page to the last, the story flowed smoothly and easily.The main character, Billy, is a very nice boy and that fact has become the bane of his existence. Billy has decided that, since Veronica, the girl he has an enormous crush on, only has eyes for Lester, the school's bad boy, he will become the ultimate in bad. However, his sterling reputation and good instincts seem to conspire against him because, no matter what "foolproof" scheme he comes up with, he finds that he just can't do anything WRONG. Not giving up (being determined is such a good quality), Billy continues his campaign with the reluctant assistance of his best friend, Kevin and the occasional input from his friend, Laurie, who has an unrequited crush on HIM. I don't want to give any spoilers, so I'll keep the rest of the story a surprise package.I think that the sparkling dialogues really drive this story along with the fresh, original concept and wonderful artwork. The book does have a serious message, but it blends in so well with the madcap adventures that it makes learning the lesson completely painless. Although this book will delight both the boys and girls that it was written for, approximate ages between eight and thirteen, I had a smile on my face that lasted after I finished the story. If you are looking for a book, for a child or yourself, that is both very funny as well as poignant, then I highly recommend that you read LOVE THUG ASAP. Happy reading!