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A review by shinesalot
Mr. 60% by Clete Barrett Smith
2.0
So, Mr. 60% gets about a 60% from me or as I like to say, it was "meh." The plot had potential: Matt, who is getting by in school with 60's in every class, basically stays in school just to sell drugs so he can support the medical needs of his dying uncle. There is very little character development and there are no interesting plot twists. He makes a friend, Amanda, an unpopular overweight girl , who helps him nurse Uncle Jack until his death, which, sadly adds very little to the story.
The book is very short and is written in a way that is goes quickly. So, it isn't a bad book for reluctant readers - Matt is a jerk who deals drugs and is at odds with teachers - a character that probably more than a few of our students may find interesting to read about. The end ties up nicely, with Matt having a close call with the law and veering towards making some better choices for his future.
The book is very short and is written in a way that is goes quickly. So, it isn't a bad book for reluctant readers - Matt is a jerk who deals drugs and is at odds with teachers - a character that probably more than a few of our students may find interesting to read about. The end ties up nicely, with Matt having a close call with the law and veering towards making some better choices for his future.