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dynamicdylan's review against another edition
3.0
Meh, this was alright. Not as good as Dead End by ANY MEANS. I really couldn't stand any of the characters. However, the story and writing were both still good and dark. So, I appreciate it for that.
emirany's review against another edition
2.0
DNF. Could not get with the writing style to portray a 16 year old boy trying too hard to be a cool Cali kid. Could simply not relate. 2 stars for intriguing cover art.
adunnells's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
delislee's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
bethanymiller415's review against another edition
1.0
Just before he was killed in Iraq, Kaden Norris’s older brother Kenny sent him a letter telling him about how the writings of author Chuck Palahniuk had changed his outlook on life. In the letter, Kenny says that he’s been in contact with their cousin James, an author who lives in San Francisco. Kenny wants to take Kaden on a trip to visit James and see a reading by Palahniuk while he is on leave over the summer. Unfortunately, Kenny is killed before he gets the chance to follow through with his plan, so Kaden decides to go out to San Francisco on his own. Once he arrives, it doesn’t take him long to realize that James is leading a life filled with violence, heavy drug use and promiscuity. It’s a life much different from what Kaden has experienced growing up in Iowa, but it doesn’t take him long to adapt. The week Kaden spends with James will change his view of the world and his family forever.
There are several problems with this novel. First, there is excessive and gratuitous use of profanity throughout the book. Heavy drug use is prevalent throughout the book, and while it isn’t exactly glamorized, it isn’t shown in a negative light either. There are numerous sex scenes, which are described in relatively graphic language. While the book has an interesting premise, the characters are superficial and not likable or easy to relate to. Though Myers attempts to tackle an important issue in writing about the fallout occurring in families of soldiers killed in Iraq, ultimately, The Mission is unsuccessful.
There are several problems with this novel. First, there is excessive and gratuitous use of profanity throughout the book. Heavy drug use is prevalent throughout the book, and while it isn’t exactly glamorized, it isn’t shown in a negative light either. There are numerous sex scenes, which are described in relatively graphic language. While the book has an interesting premise, the characters are superficial and not likable or easy to relate to. Though Myers attempts to tackle an important issue in writing about the fallout occurring in families of soldiers killed in Iraq, ultimately, The Mission is unsuccessful.
sydbrunjes's review against another edition
5.0
This book was the best book I have ever read. It makes you feel like you're not getting out and exploring the world enough. It's like a bible to me, Kaden Norris inspires me to go out and do stuff and be somebody and try to new things. The terminology in this book, the slang is A+++. It's unique. If you see this life style as something that's not able to happen, then you've really got to start living.
mugren's review against another edition
2.0
I preferred the author's first book, Exit Here. This book is intended for a younger audience, who I believe would learn a thing or two from it. But as an older reader, it wasn't anything worthwhile.
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