So do I - because sometimes watching people’s jaws drop is totally worth the price. Sixteen-years-old Darcy Pele Franz Walker just occasionally succumbs to the dangerous urge to say what’s on his mind.
If only he’d learn to keep his mouth shut." make him sound like someone who perpetuously says annoying things or is generally misunderstood by his peers. I bought the realistic, Australian and funny young adult novel Slice: Juicy Moments from My Impossible Life by Steven Herrick on account of its official description – and I am glad about it although I think it got it all wrong: 'Dad? What did Grandpa tell you about sex?' 'He said if I got a girl pregnant, he'd kill me.'" 'I'm kidding, Dad.' Poor bloke, having to do the dirty work while Mum's off with her gang. My biology teacher said I was a natural.' Dad looks confused.
satisfaction.' 'What!' 'She said young men should know things, should be told things so that the girl won't be. 'Is that it, Dad? I've got to go.' 'Your Mum said I should mention. "He looks again towards the door, expecting Mum to walk in and remind him of something he's forgotten. Overall, if you are looking for a smart and funny coming of age story this might be for you. Herrick captures how awkward yet sweet young love can be. The romance between Darcy and Audrey is tender, amusing and realistic. 'Is that where someone says a word and I say "sex" back?' 'Have you ever played "word association"? You'd be an expert.'
'You say like to say the first thing that comes into your head, don't you, Darcy?' I loved the conversations that Darcy had in this book with various characters but especially Audrey. However, the slight lack of emotion is made up for by the dialogue that is full of humor. Don't get me wrong this book was still warm and touching just not as powerful. Personally, I prefer his verse books because they get across more emotion. It was actually his first YA prose novel. Unlike the previous books of Herrick's that I have read this one wasn't written in verse. It was awesome to read a book where parents were a positive and entertaining part of the story. There is also plenty of impressive and slightly off beat secondary characters like Audrey, Noah and Darcy's parents. It was interesting to see what guys really think. Herrick really did an amazing job of writing the character Darcy and he offers a brilliant and honest insight into the world of a teenage boy. Slice is the story of 16 year old boy Darcy, who's mouth is constantly getting him into trouble. I love books that make you laugh and leave you feeling good and that sums up Slice perfectly. I mean what I say, I just shouldn'st say it aloud." Our friend Pete would describe it as - ahem - premature enunciation. My favourite quote: "I'm sixteeen years old and my mouth runs ahead of my brain.
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