Kindness for Weakness
Kindness for Weakness
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York • 2000s
2013
YA
14-18 years
HL800L
Super Short Summary
Kindness for Weakness by Shawn Goodman follows a teenager who faces struggles within the juvenile detention system. The protagonist grapples with family dynamics and self-discovery while enduring hardships in a reformatory. The story highlights themes of resilience and identity in a challenging environment.
Challenging
Gritty
Emotional
Melancholic
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Kindness for Weakness by Shawn Goodman is praised for its authentic portrayal of a young man's struggles in the juvenile justice system. The emotional depth and strong character development resonate with readers, though some find the plot predictable at times. Overall, the novel is compelling and thought-provoking, offering significant social commentary.
Who Should Read Kindness for Weakness?
A reader captivated by Kindness for Weakness by Shawn Goodman is likely interested in gritty, realistic portrayals of troubled youth. Fans of books like The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton or Monster by Walter Dean Myers, who appreciate themes of resilience and growth in the face of adversity, would find this novel engaging.
1,162 ratings
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272
Novel • Fiction
New York • 2000s
2013
YA
14-18 years
HL800L
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