Comments on: English 15.3: Coe Booth

By: Marie

Marie — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:06:36 +0000

Yes, TYRELL is awesome!

By: Matanah Archer

Matanah Archer — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:09:06 +0000

I REALLY LOVED TYRELL i feel like that i can relate to what he is going through.

By: Tanisha Barnes

Tanisha Barnes — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:47:00 +0000

I really liked the book. I think Tyrell’s voice is strong and his character is extremely sympathetic.I love the way you make this character someone who is down to earth so readers are able to relate to him. My only question is; What are your opinions about adding sexual content to a young adult novel? Do you feel that is can have a negative effect or positive effect on young readers?

By: Alana Linchner

Alana Linchner — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:50:36 +0000

I really enjoyed this book especially the voice of Tyrell. I was wondering how many drafts there were prior to the final copy, to get Tyrell’s voice precise?

By: Paule Lafortune

Paule Lafortune — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:19:19 +0000

Just finished reading the book, and I must say that this was a real thrill to read. I loved the natural flow of the story, I found my self emotionally invested in Tyrell’s life. I would love to incorporate these aspects in my own writing. Are there any tips or stratigies that You’ve used in wirting Tyrell. Like the others I wanted to know whether or not this story was based on a specific person that was in your life?

By: Mitchy Derose

Mitchy Derose — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:47:42 +0000

I really enjoyed reading the book. I am always curious about how writing such a book can allow such easy access to all readers.

The story is very real but my question would be, have you had any criticism for keeping it real so to speak. I can recall the harsh criticism received by Hurston for giving readers a very real portrayal of a world that many wanted to keep away from. I understand that was years ago but has that kind of criticism really changed today and is it coming from the African American community or from elsewhere?

By: Luisdes Diaz

Luisdes Diaz — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:47:21 +0000

I really enjoyed the book, but at times questioned how difficult it must have been to keep the slang going, and whether including it was even an issue for you at the beginning.

By: Lilach Man

Lilach Man — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:53:40 +0000

I wondered two things; first if this was based on a case or a friend; secondly if it was difficult to keep the language consistent.

By: Nancy Glenn

Nancy Glenn — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:48:25 +0000

I loved this book. The second I picked it up I was hooked. Everything seemed so realistic and natural. What i loved most was the language and voice. Was that hard to write or did it come out naturally?

By: Stacy Cosme

Stacy Cosme — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:08:35 +0000

I must say this has got to be one of the best children’s books Ive read. It feels so mellow but filled with so much drama in it. You can’t possibly put the book down. I felt alot of sympathy for Troy. He was the most loveable character and I wants so much more for him throughout the story. The way the story was written reminded me of the novel Push by Sapphire in which you can see and actually hear the exact way a character is talking and their educational background. I hate Jasmine for some reason so far as well as Tyrell’s mother. Tyrell is 2nd best- and I my heart goes out to him because in all due reality he doesn’t have to put with the way he gets treated by his mother. Love the book so far and can’t wait to finish tonight!