SuitabookCreative ambition and independence
Cliff wants to pursue visual arts while his father takes money from Cliff’s college savings and dismisses creative work; living arrangements may become part of the dilemma.
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David Lubar - Author
Expect a character-led coming-of-age story rather than an action thriller: Cliff’s friendships, creative ambitions, family pressures and attraction to Jillian unfold through witty, self-aware narration.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceExpect a character-led coming-of-age story rather than an action thriller: Cliff’s friendships, creative ambitions, family pressures and attraction to Jillian unfold through witty, self-aware narration.
Cliff wants to pursue visual arts while his father takes money from Cliff’s college savings and dismisses creative work; living arrangements may become part of the dilemma.
Cliff narrates directly, jokes with the reader, acknowledges that readers may differ from him and reflects on the process of telling his story.
Cliff becomes attracted to transfer student Jillian while recalling earlier failed romances and relying on friends and teachers during senior year.
Consider previewing the book if sexualised thoughts, references to breasts and desire for sex, a teacher’s drunkenness, violence, family financial stress or sudden serious turns may need context.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the book’s treatment of its main themes is not yet firm enough; some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
Anything not established here remains open; it is not being treated as absent or safe.