Review: Scratch
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 18, 2011
The "coming-of-age" story is a popular story type that involves someone young (usually early twenties or younger) who has an experience that helps them move from childhood towards the adult world. Scratch is a coming-of-age-again story. It's a story about second chances, the choices we make, and their consequences.If this sounds deep, it is. The themes explored in "Scratch" are serious and the struggles Jim has are the same kind of thing all but the most charmed and decisive of us have experienced at some point. Yet "Scratch" doesn't feel serious, because it is infused with humor and wit. "Scratch" is a serious book while being fun, instead of pretentious; a perfect combination.**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **