The Patterns of Paper Monsters by Emma Rathbone (01/25/11)

Jacob, stuck in a detention center for a number of months. Jacob, whose home life was less than desirable. Jacob, who hates the facility but also finds a certain comfort in it. Jacob, who finds himself and finds a life after the center. Jacob, who has a story that didn't surprise me.
Here's the deal: I am a sucker for books about broken people. I prefer memoirs but fiction can be satisfying too. This book was a quick read, mostly because it didn't offer anything. It didn't make me think. There were parts of Jacob that I liked but I wasn't rooting for him; I didn't fall for him.
Recommend? Nah.
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