Drawing on the all-too-familiar theme of young lovers from warring families, Pearson (David v. God) recounts the relationship between Kaitlin, a high school senior who keeps a journal, and her more well-to-do artist-boyfriend, Bram. Borrowed diaries reveal to Kaitlin that the two California families are related five generations back, when two sisters became estranged as the result of a marital infidelity. More recently, Kaitlin's father is accused of killing Bram's father, perhaps accidentally, in a feud over rights to their neighboring properties and, further straining credibility, Kaitlin manages to win Bram over by concealing her identity. The whole maudlin tale is never fully sorted out and, in a highly unlikely denouement, Kaitlin gives a confused speech to her class about escaping the past and being honest. This seems to win back Bram, who says, "I never did care much for history." The story also suffers from repetitiveness (readers are reminded many times that Kaitlin is a "proud Malone") and the writing is filled with platitudes and clich d writing ("my footsteps kept time with my beating heart"). Heavy on formula, it seems more like a romance novel than a trenchant adolescent love story. Ages 12-up. (Apr.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Romeo and Juliet had the right idea. About dating the enemy, that is. They were true to their hearts.
Kaitlin Malone knows what it's like to date the enemy. She was raised to hate the Crutchfields, and absolutely does-until she meets Bram Crutchfield. It turns out he's a great guy, one she can talk to, share things with...even love. But when Kaitlin gives her heart to Bram, her world spins out of control. Soon the Crutchfields are her friends and she's a traitor to her own family.
To make things worse, Bram was raised to hate the Malones, especially Kaitlin's father-who murdered Bram's dad. Bram doesn't know Kaitlin is a Malone. If he did, he'd hate her too.
What's a star-crossed lover to do?
Romeo and Juliet had the right idea. About dating the enemy, that is. They were true to their hearts.
Kaitlin Malone knows what it's like to date the enemy. She was raised to hate the Crutchfields, and absolutely does-until she meets Bram Crutchfield. It turns out he's a great guy, one she can talk to, share things with...even love. But when Kaitlin gives her heart to Bram, her world spins out of control. Soon the Crutchfields are her friends and she's a traitor to her own family.
To make things worse, Bram was raised to hate the Malones, especially Kaitlin's father-who murdered Bram's dad. Bram doesn't know Kaitlin is a Malone. If he did, he'd hate her too.
What's a star-crossed lover to do?
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940169670936 |
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Publisher: | Brilliance Audio |
Publication date: | 03/20/2010 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |