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This Gorgeous Game by Freitas, Donna
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- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780374314729
- Book Title
- This Gorgeous Game
- Item Length
- 8.5in
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Religious / General, School & Education, Social Themes / Physical & Emotional Abuse (See Also Social Themes / Sexual Abuse), General, Books & Libraries
- Item Width
- 5.8in
- Item Weight
- 12 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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Product Information
A CHILLING NOVEL ABOUT THE ISOLATION OF BEING STALKED AND THE ABUSE OF POWER. Olivia Peters is over the moon when her literary idol, the celebrated novelist and muchadored local priest Mark D. Brendan, offers to become her personal writing mentor. But when Father Mark's enthusiasm for Olivia's prose develops into something more, Olivia's emotions quickly shift from wonder to confusion to despair. Exactly what game is Father Mark playing, and how on earth can she get out of it? This remarkable novel about overcoming the isolation that stems from victimization is powerful, luminous, and impossible to put down.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
ISBN-10
0374314721
ISBN-13
9780374314729
eBay Product ID (ePID)
80001235
Product Key Features
Book Title
This Gorgeous Game
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Religious / General, School & Education, Social Themes / Physical & Emotional Abuse (See Also Social Themes / Sexual Abuse), General, Books & Libraries
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.8in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Pz7
Grade from
Seventh Grade
Grade to
Up
Reviews
"Freitas, author of the successful debut The Possibilities of Sainthood (2008), deftly catches the claustrophobia, uncertainty, and self-doubt that come with an obsessive relationship. The interwoven comparisons to Thomas Merton's affair with a young woman add heft to this fast, chilling read." Booklist "Young women who have found themselves the object of obsession will relate to the protagonist's ordeal and be inspired by her decision to speak out no matter the consequences." Publishers Weekly "This novel will resonate with teens who struggle with what appear to be impossible situations and come to terms with the desire to receive attention however unwanted it may be." School Library Journal "Figuring out when attention has become inappropriate is a tough call for people of all ages, and this will engender a lot of discussion among readers on the issue, making it particularly suitable for a book-club entry." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The book could be used to spark discussion about keeping secrets and setting boundaries." VOYA "A remarkable book that will speak not just to teens, but to women of all ages." Sara Zarr, author of National Book Award Finalist Story of a Girl "A riveting portrayal of the corruption of power and, ultimately, the triumph of innocence." Francisco Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World "A powerful story about attention, expectations, faith, and trust. It's about the power of authority, and the abuse of that power. It's also about the love of writing, and of family and friends. Most importantly, it's about speaking up when you know something is wrong." - Bildungsroman Book Blog, "A remarkable book that will speak not just to teens, but to women of all ages." -Sara Zarr, author of National Book Award FinalistStory of a Girl "A riveting portrayal of the corruption of power and, ultimately, the triumph of innocence."-Francisco Stork, author ofMarcelo in the Real World "A powerful story about attention, expectations, faith, and trust. It's about the power of authority, and the abuse of that power. It's also about the love of writing, and of family and friends. Most importantly, it's about speaking up when you know something is wrong." -Bildungsroman Book Blog, "Young women who have found themselves the object of obsession will relate to the protagonist's ordeal and be inspired by her decision to speak out no matter the consequences." --Publishers Weekly "This novel will resonate with teens who struggle with what appear to be impossible situations and come to terms with the desire to receive attention however unwanted it may be." --School Library Journal "A remarkable book that will speak not just to teens, but to women of all ages." --Sara Zarr, author of National Book Award FinalistStory of a Girl "A riveting portrayal of the corruption of power and, ultimately, the triumph of innocence."--Francisco Stork, author ofMarcelo in the Real World "A powerful story about attention, expectations, faith, and trust. It's about the power of authority, and the abuse of that power. It's also about the love of writing, and of family and friends. Most importantly, it's about speaking up when you know something is wrong." -Bildungsroman Book Blog, "Freitas, author of the successful debut The Possibilities of Sainthood (2008), deftly catches the claustrophobia, uncertainty, and self-doubt that come with an obsessive relationship. The interwoven comparisons to Thomas Merton's affair with a young woman add heft to this fast, chilling read." Booklist "Young women who have found themselves the object of obsession will relate to the protagonist's ordeal and be inspired by her decision to speak out no matter the consequences." - Publishers Weekly "This novel will resonate with teens who struggle with what appear to be impossible situations and come to terms with the desire to receive attention however unwanted it may be." - School Library Journal "Figuring out when attention has become inappropriate is a tough call for people of all ages, and this will engender a lot of discussion among readers on the issue, making it particularly suitable for a book-club entry."- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The book could be used to spark discussion about keeping secrets and setting boundaries." - VOYA "A remarkable book that will speak not just to teens, but to women of all ages." - Sara Zarr, author of National Book Award Finalist Story of a Girl "A riveting portrayal of the corruption of power and, ultimately, the triumph of innocence." -Francisco Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World "A powerful story about attention, expectations, faith, and trust. It's about the power of authority, and the abuse of that power. It's also about the love of writing, and of family and friends. Most importantly, it's about speaking up when you know something is wrong." - Bildungsroman Book Blog, "Donna Freitas's riveting novel takes us deep into the soul of Olivia Peters where, side by side with her, we feel the intense power of mental abuse exerted by someone in a position of trust. At the same time, the novel lets us glimpse into the mind of Father Mark Brendan, the offender who could have easily been portrayed as a simple caricature of evil, but becomes in Freitas's hands a believable, subtly drawn character. The wonder of this book is how accurately it portrays the corruption of power and, ultimately, the triumph of innocence." -Francisco Stork, author ofMarcelo in the Real World, "Young women who have found themselves the object of obsession will relate to the protagonist's ordeal and be inspired by her decision to speak out no matter the consequences." --Publishers Weekly "This novel will resonate with teens who struggle with what appear to be impossible situations and come to terms with the desire to receive attention however unwanted it may be." --School Library Journal"Figuring out when attention has become inappropriate is a tough call for people of all ages, and this will engender a lot of discussion among readers on the issue, making it particularly suitable for a book-club entry."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The book could be used to spark discussion about keeping secrets and setting boundaries." --VOYA "A remarkable book that will speak not just to teens, but to women of all ages." --Sara Zarr, author of National Book Award FinalistStory of a Girl "A riveting portrayal of the corruption of power and, ultimately, the triumph of innocence."--Francisco Stork, author ofMarcelo in the Real World "A powerful story about attention, expectations, faith, and trust. It's about the power of authority, and the abuse of that power. It's also about the love of writing, and of family and friends. Most importantly, it's about speaking up when you know something is wrong." -Bildungsroman Book Blog, "This novel will resonate with teens who struggle with what appear to be impossible situations and come to terms with the desire to receive attention however unwanted it may be." --School Library Journal "A remarkable book that will speak not just to teens, but to women of all ages." --Sara Zarr, author of National Book Award FinalistStory of a Girl "A riveting portrayal of the corruption of power and, ultimately, the triumph of innocence."--Francisco Stork, author ofMarcelo in the Real World "A powerful story about attention, expectations, faith, and trust. It's about the power of authority, and the abuse of that power. It's also about the love of writing, and of family and friends. Most importantly, it's about speaking up when you know something is wrong." -Bildungsroman Book Blog
Copyright Date
2010
Lccn
2009-018309
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
Dewey Edition
22
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