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Don Futterman, the Author of “ ADAM UNREHEARSED” has written an amazing, witty, and memorable novel. The genres for this novel are Coming of Age, Jewish Literature, and Fiction. The timeline for this story is set in 1970 in mostly Flushing, New York. I appreciate how the author discusses the political and multi-environmental society of the times. Adam Miller is the almost thirteen year old boy, who learns to find his voice for both his Bar Mitzvah, and the circumstances, trials and triumphs of life. I can relate to the heartbreak of Adam losing his best friend, for no reason that he can think of. Not only does he lose his friend, the friend convinces other friends to abandon Adam. The camp girlfriend that Adam has hoped would come to his Bar Mitzvah, is not at all the girlfriend he dreamed of.
Adam finds his voice in the enriched classes in Junior High, when he becomes active in theater. With the help of new friends, he creates a powerful dramatic play that becomes significant in his growth. Adam has to learn to stop running from bullies and gangs, who try to frighten him. One of the most difficult lessons that Adam has to learn is how to understand the complicated adult voices that offer different opinions. Adam also has to learn what is right and wrong, and to stand up for what is morally correct.That is certainly difficulty when antisemitism is prevalent. I highly recommend this powerful and thought-provoking novel for others.
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