Why You Should Read Fake ID
Why you should read Fake ID by Lamar Giles
1. Fake ID is a creative thriller.
Fake ID revolves around a character going by the alias of Nick Pearson. Unfortunately, Nick’s father constantly cooks up scams and frauds to make some quick cash. Over the past few years, Nick has been protected by the government’s witness protection program, but the FBI has made it known that this is Nick’s father’s last chance to become clean. Moving to Stepton, Virginia is the family’s last hope. After meeting Nick’s student guide at his new school, Eli, he becomes increasingly interested in Eli’s “Whispertown” story that gradually unravels the entire town of Stepton.
2. There are unsuspecting plot twists.
Although there are many twists in Fake ID, they would also spoil the book. Right from the beginning, the book does not disappoint. For example, in the second chapter, Eli mentions “Whispertown” for the first time. Later, when I thought I would be able to figure out what “Whispertown” was, Eli died a sudden death, deemed a suicide. Right from the beginning, Nick and others begin to suspect foul play, but the murderer who is finally revealed is the person that many least suspect.
3. It is easy to connect with Nick Pearson.
Nick Pearson has a stereotypical grumbly attitude towards his dad, which is understandable because his father is to blame for the deteriorating situation. His mother also demonstrates resentment towards Nick’s dad, but the resentment is more difficult to conceptualize because the story is told from Nick’s point of view. For example, when Nick’s dad criticizes him, Nick begrudgingly accepts the criticism but secretly harbors pessimism: “The man responsible for getting us stuck in this crappy town where drunk a-holes threw bottles at women, children, and cops. The man who’d ruined the lives of his family in a way that was almost awe inspiring.” Throughout the book, Nick’s point of view is easy to side with, but the narration leaves little room for the reader to connect with any of the other characters, other than Eli and Eli’s sister, Reya.
4. Fake ID is relatively short.
If you’re short on time, this is a book to read. Although it’s still more than 200 pages long, I found the book captivating and it was difficult to stop reading once I started. The plot develops quickly and something new seems to happen every chapter, adding to the diverse plot line. The quick plot development also is incredibly realistic in Nick’s quest to uncover the “Whispertown” story that Eli left behind, because it contributes to Nick’s overall panic. You could also say that the quick plot development is a downside, but to me a shorter book appeals because I don’t like books that are slow to develop.
1. Fake ID is a creative thriller.
Fake ID revolves around a character going by the alias of Nick Pearson. Unfortunately, Nick’s father constantly cooks up scams and frauds to make some quick cash. Over the past few years, Nick has been protected by the government’s witness protection program, but the FBI has made it known that this is Nick’s father’s last chance to become clean. Moving to Stepton, Virginia is the family’s last hope. After meeting Nick’s student guide at his new school, Eli, he becomes increasingly interested in Eli’s “Whispertown” story that gradually unravels the entire town of Stepton.
2. There are unsuspecting plot twists.
Although there are many twists in Fake ID, they would also spoil the book. Right from the beginning, the book does not disappoint. For example, in the second chapter, Eli mentions “Whispertown” for the first time. Later, when I thought I would be able to figure out what “Whispertown” was, Eli died a sudden death, deemed a suicide. Right from the beginning, Nick and others begin to suspect foul play, but the murderer who is finally revealed is the person that many least suspect.
3. It is easy to connect with Nick Pearson.
Nick Pearson has a stereotypical grumbly attitude towards his dad, which is understandable because his father is to blame for the deteriorating situation. His mother also demonstrates resentment towards Nick’s dad, but the resentment is more difficult to conceptualize because the story is told from Nick’s point of view. For example, when Nick’s dad criticizes him, Nick begrudgingly accepts the criticism but secretly harbors pessimism: “The man responsible for getting us stuck in this crappy town where drunk a-holes threw bottles at women, children, and cops. The man who’d ruined the lives of his family in a way that was almost awe inspiring.” Throughout the book, Nick’s point of view is easy to side with, but the narration leaves little room for the reader to connect with any of the other characters, other than Eli and Eli’s sister, Reya.
4. Fake ID is relatively short.
If you’re short on time, this is a book to read. Although it’s still more than 200 pages long, I found the book captivating and it was difficult to stop reading once I started. The plot develops quickly and something new seems to happen every chapter, adding to the diverse plot line. The quick plot development also is incredibly realistic in Nick’s quest to uncover the “Whispertown” story that Eli left behind, because it contributes to Nick’s overall panic. You could also say that the quick plot development is a downside, but to me a shorter book appeals because I don’t like books that are slow to develop.
I really enjoyed the amount of detail you put in to each topic in this listicle! I found it easy to read, and I was able to grasp a good understanding as to what the book was about. This blog post was very convincing and I enjoyed reading it. Listicles are new to our english class and you did a good job being one of the first to write one. Overall, great post!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed on how you were able to write such a great blog post without spoiling too much of the book. I realize it was probably difficult to write about this book without giving spoilers due to the many plot twists. but you were still able to talk about fasinating aspects of the book, such as how it's "easy to connect with Nick Pearson".
ReplyDeleteI thought that your blog post was very well written. I thought the first paragraph did a good job of introducing the book and making the rest of the listicle understandable. The reasons you included also successfully sparked my interest in this book, as a book with plot twists and a character who I can empathize with sounds like one I would like to read. I will have to check it out sometime!
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