Review: What a fun book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
Struggs is a great read. It is a little slow in the beginning but it makes up for it quickly. Orphans come together to try to rid occupied Boston of it's British occupiers. It's set in 1775 Boston but it is not a historic fiction novel it is really a coming of age novel. The characters are well developed. The storyline follows. The action is intense. The author Brad Hecht has a knack for killing off small characters in a fun and satisfying way. Struggs is an emotionally charged book with tons of patriotism and loyalty.John is the main character he is quirky and sarcastic. His brother Wade is a smarty pants but he always seems to be right. Josh is a goody two shoes he gets annoying sometimes but he holds the storyline together. Melba is a charming girl with a spunky, feisty, spiritedness that embodies the female spirit. Her sassiness brings the city of Boston to the rebel cause. She reminds me of Éowyn from Lord of the rings. I would consider Melba one of the most powerful female characters american literature. 5+ Stars