Paperboy Review
Do you like books that are realistic fiction? How about books with a little bit of action and sports? If you said yes, then you should read Paperboy by Vince Vawter. Paperboy takes place in Memphis in 1959, where an eleven year old boy throws the best fastball in town, but has a problem with speaking since he stutters. When he hits his friend with one of his fastballs, he repays his friend by taking over his friend’s paper route for the summer, which he knows will be impossible since he will have to talk to customers, like Mr. Spiro and Mrs. Worthington. Also, there’s Ara T. He steals the paperboy’s knife and unfolds a conflict in this story with the segregated backdrop.
I have to admit, the story is really boring and slow in the beginning. I almost quit reading the book, but I was glad I didn’t, since the pace picks up in the middle and finishes with a suspenseful and unforgettable climax. With Vince Vawter’s creative thinking to interpret the story, once you read the book, you’ll be glad you did!
Book Review by Pat
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