Review: A tragic tale of a weak young man with a surprise ending
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 29, 2011
This is a well-written tale with a very surprising ending. Fifteen year old Dean Lovell is repeatedly taunted and beaten by bully Freddy Kelly. He is kicked and hit, and unable to fight back. One day Freddy tells him that if he asks Stephanie out on a date and tries to seduce her he will leave Dean alone in the future. Stephanie is "the ugliest girl in the school" because her face has been scarred by fire. Afraid, Dean agrees. The two drive to a secluded spot and Stephanie begins to kiss him. Suddenly, Freddy appears with another jock, pulls Stephanie from the car, and begins to molest her. She is pushed onto the ground and looks to Dean for help. But he just sits in the car unable to do anything because of fear. The episode has a profound effect upon Dean which readers will discover when they read the story. They will also find out what Dean does and, surprisingly, what Stephanie thinks of the car incident and Dean's behavior.