Tangerine by Edward Bloor

Tangerine, by Edward Bloor, is a book with many interesting characters and events. The main character is a visually impaired boy named Paul Fisher. He and his family move to Tangerine, Florida and as soon as they get there strange things occur. People are killed, schools are destroyed and there's all this buzz around Paul's mysterious older brother, Erik. His parent's are blinded by Erik's football talent. Paul may be visually challenged but he can see the real Erik, who seems to be filled with evil. When Paul was younger something happened to his eyes and now he's starting to remember all that happened.

This book had its happy parts (like when Erik got caught) its sad part's (like when Luis died) and my favorite part which was when Erik got beaten up by Victor and Tino. It felt like long deserved justice was finally being served. Also, I thought it was kind of funny.

I think that the one thing the author was trying to get across through the book was that; "The truth will set you free", exactly as they said it in the book. I don't think the author just said that to be cool. If he comes right out and says it, you know it's at least a theme.

I thought that the book was pretty well written. It didn't really have to much voice but the action in it kept the book interesting. It seemed like every five pages someone would die or there's another crime committed, or a school gets eaten. All in all, I guess it was an `'okay'' book.

I recommend this book for people who like mystery or for ages ten through fourteen because there is some drama and strong themes. Also for people who just read to finish a book, this book could get boring very quickly. So, if you like mystery and action then read the book. If you don't, then do yourself a favor and don't read this book.