From Paul Norman’s Gateway Children’s Book Reviews
J L POWERS: THE CONFESSIONAL (Alfred A Knopf Books for Young Readers) Category: Juvenile Fiction – Social Situations – Violence; Juvenile Fiction – Social Situations – Prejudice & Racism. Mexican guy. White guy. Classmates and enemies from across the border and on each other’s turf. Big fight. White guy wins. Next day, he’s dead. Everyone’s a suspect. Everyone’s guilty of something. Does what you look like or where you come from finally determine where your loyalties lie? Who’s Us? Who’s Them? Which side is your side? Is it Truth? Contemporary politics, the consequences of guys-being-guys, and questions about faith and personal responsibility pulse throughout the pages of this provocative, eloquent debut. Contains strong language and violence – not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s brilliantly well written, the dialogue is sharp and witty – Powers gets right into the mindset of the young people whose voices she uses to populate this most excellent novel (recommended for 14+ age group)
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