On 2010-03-07 W. Chen, Reno, NV United States wrote: Wow. Just finished reading this engrossing fairy tale. I was totally unprepared for the lynch mob killing of sweet Sam for kissing a white girl, and the gruesome death of Kate Barlow who was tortured ´until her feet were black and blistered´ and whenever she stopped walking, she was whacked with a shovel. Although I enjoyed the characters, their development, and the creative intertwining story lines, the dark undertones of child enslavement and malicious adult oppressors (who don´t mind children dying) are very disturbing. I can´t believe I almost read this to my 3rd grader! Definitely not recommended for young children. A high schooler or adult would better appreciate the dark humor of this story. . And summed up by saying Beware of lynch mob killing and torture of lady outlaw.. Currently Holes has an overall rating of 8 over 10.
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Yearling claimed Check out the Holes tour with Louis Sachar!Monday, October 20th, 7:00 p.m. Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville, ILTuesday, October 21st, 7:00 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Skokie, ILWednesday, October 22nd, 7:00 p.m., Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop, Brookfield, WIThursday, October 23rd, 7:00 p.m., Red Balloon Bookshop, St. Paul, MNFriday, October 24th, 7:00 p.m. Wayzata Community Church, Wayzata, MNMonday, October 27th, 7:00 p.m., Tattered Cover Bookstore, Highlands Ranch, COTuesday, October 28th, 7:00 p.m., Borders, Aurora, COStanley Yelnats tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment–and redemption.
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