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I've read this book a few times before, but it's been a while and it's still good. John Marsden somehow always manages to hit the right note with teen fiction.

reread: 10/12/2014

taleeagrace's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

patty_creatively_bookish's review against another edition

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4.0

story 4/5
characters 4/5
writing 4/5
audio/paper Paper.
reread? I think I will.
Recommend it? Yes.

Verhaal: 4/5
Karakters: 4/5
Schrijfstijl: 4/5
Papier/audio? Papier.
Herlezen: Denk het wel.
Aanrader? Ja.

jodimiller37's review

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challenging dark emotional tense

5.0

rosa3's review

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dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

mackenzierm's review against another edition

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2.0

I don't really have much to say about Checkers by John Marsden. I guess I expected more from it than what I got. It was a really short book, but I felt like nothing substantial was ever happening. I found it a tad confusing.. the last 20 pages clarified things somewhat, but I didn't really like the ending.. or the book in general. I'm being a bit generous by giving this book 2 stars, as I am really giving it 1.5 stars.

jetsilver's review against another edition

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1.0

This book holds the distinction of being the only one I have ever thrown across the room upon finishing it.

Usually I love Marsden.

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