Nowhere Fast

by Kevin Waltman and Aamna Qureshi

Book Overview

Gary tries to be both a good boyfriend and son, but boredom takes over his life, making Gary and his best friend Wilson do things that get them into trouble with their loved ones and the law. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439414245
• ISBN13: 9780439414241
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Push
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

Nowhere Fast

Nowhere Fast, by Kevin Waltman captures the grief of being an adolescent teenager. Although Waltman wonderfully develops the main character, Gary, he does not make him very likable. He drives around in a stolen car with his friend Wilson, trying to be a good boyfriend, and a good son even thought his girlfriend has issues, and his father is an alcoholic, with a twister temper. Gary also feels trapped inside his small Indiana town. A teacher Mr. Roverson, who is constantly taunted about having an affair with a student gives therapy to Gary, and helps him with his prudish girlfriend Lauryn, and his father's temper. The teachers own love for his student Lindy, extends the credibility. In the book, baffled with life, Gary quotes "Sometimes it's like I don't have a will of my own." This book is realistic, about paying to get free, and the price you must pay to achieve freedom.