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Serissa
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16 Nov 2005, 8:04 pm

Anyone else a fan? Yes, he writes for adolescents, but I think he'll be a favorite of mine till I die. His books have this wonderful way of making you hate humanity and yourself, and desperate to read another book by him at the same time. The first book I read by him was "I Am The Cheese" and it's a good starter, but man, they're pretty much all awesome (though, sadly, I think there may be some I haven't read).



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16 Nov 2005, 8:26 pm

I hated the ending of The Choclate War (I can get not having a happy ending but that doesnt mean having the worst possible ending. Havent been able to read any of his other books since.


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16 Nov 2005, 9:02 pm

All his books have the worst possible ending. That's why I love them so much. They can really rip your heart out!



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16 Nov 2005, 9:34 pm

you have problems....


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16 Nov 2005, 10:43 pm

Yes, but nevertheless, Robert Cormier is an excellent writer. My having problems does not change that.



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16 Nov 2005, 10:45 pm

But it doesnt put some crediability issues on your opinion :-p.


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17 Nov 2005, 7:36 am

I remember reading I Am the Cheese back in middle school. Man... what a mind-fuck. But a good one.



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17 Nov 2005, 8:14 am

Endersdragon wrote:
But it doesnt put some crediability issues on your opinion :-p.


Yeah, but ghostix ADDS credability!



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17 Nov 2005, 10:48 am

Not really he has problems too (no offense ghotistix.)


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17 Nov 2005, 3:01 pm

I believe we've been out-argued, Serissa. :(



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17 Nov 2005, 4:12 pm

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17 Nov 2005, 10:21 pm

yaaaaaaaaa I win :).


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18 Nov 2005, 8:25 am

Endersdragon wrote:
yaaaaaaaaa I win :).


And I'm certian you are the EPITOME of sanity. ;)