Touching Spirit Bear
What are the strong and weak points of the book?
What are the strong and weak points of the book?
What are the strong and weak points of the book?
I think the book is meant for a particular demographic of reader. It is considered "young adult fiction." To this extent, it is a very effective book. The story is engaging enough for boys to appreciate; this is a tall order in today's schools. THe author gives it a gritty realistic feel. Cole is full of anger and disappointment. His family is dysfunctional which is sadly relatable to more and more people. I think one of the strongest elements is that it does not have a particularly happy ending. Cole has merely taken the first step to healing, he has much to go.
Oh, I forgot. If there is a weakness it lies in a lack of depth to Cole's emotional struggle and the other characters are not as well developed as they could be. Still, this works for the intended target audience.