LitPick Review
Ben and Tyler are two seniors in high school. The two best friends participate in soccer and are inseparable. Ben is considered as an over thinker and is always about his own thoughts, but Tyler is a people person and everyone loves him. Over time, Ben starts to notice changes in Tyler`s behavior. For instance, he is disrespecting the coach and then he starts seeing a counselor. Then one day, Tyler expresses his emotions of confusion and harassment to Ben and reveals what has been traumatizing him for years.
With the struggle of Tyler`s emotional issues, it takes a toll on Ben and Tyler`s friendship. Furthermore, Ben meets a girl named Ilona. Ilona thinks everyone is a freak and is very blunt. At first, Ben dislikes Ilona with a passion, but as they hang out more often they become more than just friends. Will Tyler`s traumatizing event diminish his relationship with Ben? What will become of Ben and Ilona? Read Wired Man and other Freaks of Nature to discover the adventure of Ben Wireman!
Opinion:
Wired Man and other Freaks of Nature is an average teen fiction novel. I say average because it did not go beyond the border. Meaning that there was a protagonist, surrounding characters, and their story. Rather, I am looking for something more than just a novel of the protagonist going on an adventure with other characters. Although, I felt like this novel just told a simple story. However, I was pleased with how Kaufman developed the characters throughout the story. I could relate to Ben because, we both over process situations as well as, we both get lost in our thoughts. Overall I would rate this novel three out of five stars, because it did not give me the romance novel feel. Due to the fact, originally, I chose to read this novel because of the romance. On the contrary, this novel delivered a sense of adventure and danger. Therefore, I would recommend this novel to a mature adolescent who appreciates a good adventure.
