Friday, February 21, 2014

Bend Me, Shape Me / Debra R. Borys


Reviewed by: BigAl

Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Thriller

Approximate word count: 65-70,000 words

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Author:

Debra Borys is a freelance writer and editor who has spent over twelve years as a volunteer for programs to help disadvantaged youth. For more, visit her website or the website for her series.

Description:

“Snow Ramirez hasn’t trusted anyone in a very long time, not even herself. Memories of her childhood on Washington’s Yakama Reservation haunt her even on the streets of Chicago. When her squat mate Blitz slits his own throat in front of her, she knows it’s time to convince someone to trust her instincts. Blitz may have been diagnosed bi-polar, like Snow herself, but no way would he have offed himself like that if the shrink he’d been seeing hadn’t bent his mind completely out of shape.”

Appraisal:

Although the story of Bend Me, Shape Me is an engrossing thriller and a satisfying read for that reason alone, what I found most interesting was the light it shines on the issues faced by homeless kids. Sure, the book has the normal disclaimers about not being about real people, and I believe that. But prominent in the author’s bio is her experience working with organizations that help such kids. I’ve got to believe the issues, experiences, and difficulties of runaways and throwaways are depicted accurately, even though the specific personalities and characteristics of the kids in the story are made up.

FYI:
Some adult language.

Format/Typo Issues:

No significant issues

Rating: **** Four stars

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