The Night Tourist by Katherine Marsh
Jack Perdu, a shy, ninth grade classics prodigy, lives with his father at Yale
University. When he suffers a near fatal accident, Jack's father sends him to
see a mysterious doctor in New York City--a place Jack hasn't been since his
mother died there eight years ago. In New York, Jack meets a girl named Euri who
leads him into the city's Underworld, a place where those who died in New York
reside until they are ready to move on. This, Jack believes, is a chance to see
his mother again. But as secrets about Euri's past are revealed, so are the true
reasons for Jack's visit to the Underworld.
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Wow. I was shocked when I read this book. I walked to the library and picked out the first book that caught my eye. Naturally, it was The Night Tourist. I actually read it expecting to have to put it down due to language, sensuality, or something. But no! I was pleasantly surprised and was able to finish and enjoy it. I even managed to convince my sister to read it (huge Brownie points for that). There is so much fun stuff about this book that I'll let you find it for yourself and I'll highlight the bad stuff for you here.
There are a very few uses of d--- and h--- and a few uses of 'oh my god'. The subject matter rates this book at ages 14+. A girl commits suicide and tells how she jumped in front of a train. Death is a very common subject, always in the back of the mind. It is treated lightly most of the time but might be frightening or disturbing to younger readers.
The Night Tourist isn't a complicated read; it's what my mom would call "fluff" because it doesn't cause a whole lot of thought. This makes it ideal for younger readers. However, the subject matter of death and suicide curbs the audience at age 14. I recommend mature readers who are looking for a break from school literature. Enjoy!!!
(www.amazon.com)
Wow. I was shocked when I read this book. I walked to the library and picked out the first book that caught my eye. Naturally, it was The Night Tourist. I actually read it expecting to have to put it down due to language, sensuality, or something. But no! I was pleasantly surprised and was able to finish and enjoy it. I even managed to convince my sister to read it (huge Brownie points for that). There is so much fun stuff about this book that I'll let you find it for yourself and I'll highlight the bad stuff for you here.
There are a very few uses of d--- and h--- and a few uses of 'oh my god'. The subject matter rates this book at ages 14+. A girl commits suicide and tells how she jumped in front of a train. Death is a very common subject, always in the back of the mind. It is treated lightly most of the time but might be frightening or disturbing to younger readers.
The Night Tourist isn't a complicated read; it's what my mom would call "fluff" because it doesn't cause a whole lot of thought. This makes it ideal for younger readers. However, the subject matter of death and suicide curbs the audience at age 14. I recommend mature readers who are looking for a break from school literature. Enjoy!!!
Happy reading!
Hannah
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