SuitabookA life without consequences
Elliott, Stephen
- Reading
- Reading together could leave room to pause after difficult passages and talk about what feels unfair or confusing. Let the reader set the pace and decide which subjects to discuss.
- Themes
- Care and institutions: Paul moves through the juvenile system and tries to succeed in schools and homes described as poorly equipped to support children. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Growing up and persistence: Paul is described as trying to succeed at school, get straight and find affection amid frequent moves and difficult living conditions. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The described setting includes confinement in a psychiatric unit, drug abuse, violence, unstable placements and difficulty finding affection. Consider whether these subjects are comfortable to read about together.