Going Through the Gate looks like any other children's book does; unremarkable and uninteresting to most past the fourth grade. It is neither of those things. Instead it is a well written story of the county's last one-room schoolhouse's sixth grade graduating class.
Hmm. I have been sitting here trying to think of a way to describe the book without giving anything away. Perhaps a few short words will suffice.
Everyone in the town participates in the ceremony as graduating sixth graders.
No one talks about what happens.
Something happened twenty-five years ago.
Favorite Quote:
"...maybe nothing hurts you more than going against what God meant for you. Trying to escape what you are."
Overall Opinion:
Is it fantastic literature that will become a classic for the ages? No. It is, however, a good book.
Rating:
7
1 comment:
WELL, Missy, you have peaked my interest!! This is the greatest blog! I don't have to read the 'critics' choices, whom i really don't listen too......but your critiques?.....I LOVE!! Good job!
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