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Anonymous
Posted July 27, 2008
exelent book
this book was exelent i can not wait to buy the hardcover version thank you andrew smith for sighning my advance copy
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Anonymous
Posted September 3, 2008
Who wouldn't like this book?
Ghost Medicine is by far one of the best books I have ever read. I am not much of a reader but I could not put this book down. I read it in two days! I think it has a big appeal towards teenage boys because of the excitement and adventure in the story, but can still appeal to anyone of any age because of the great story line. I am definately looking forward to reading it again and recommend it to everyone I talk to. Definately a keeper.
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Anonymous
Posted September 2, 2008
a book with a good pace to the end!
I had the privilege to read the advance copy. Generally not my type of genre, however I was certainly intrigued from begining to end! I enjoyed this book and was fascinated with all the characters. I urge teens and adults to read this book. I look forward to more books from Mr. Smith.
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Anonymous
Posted June 22, 2008
A book with masculine courage and soul.
For 30 years, I've called GHOST MEDICINE author Andrew Smith my friend. We wrote for our high school newspaper together, and we were the best kind of best friends. We lost contact for a time, but once the friendship was renewed, I asked him, 'Where is the novel?' 'What novel?' he said. GHOST MEDICINE was the eventual answer to my continued prodding. And it is a tender and serious work of fiction, as I'd secretly supposed. To begin to understand the story of 16-year old Troy Stotts before you've read the novel, picture a Gary Paulsen character on horseback. Then add a new kind of solitude -- the kind that reflects a coming of age urgency, a yearning of intensity -- with room for love and friendship, but just barely. After Troy's mother dies, he and his father (a teacher like Smith himself), slip away from each other. Grieving her death and the earlier death of Troy's brother, they find communication too painful to endure. Short scratches on a legal pad hold the essentials in place, but the gulf between them is vast and growing. Troy turns, instead to the wilds of his rural California home, his faithful horse, and two cowboy friends, Gabe and Tom. A little further removed is Gabe's sister, Luz -- a girl Troy says he's loved for as long as he can remember. Unapologetically. Smith offers in GHOST MEDICINE a story written by a real man, for real young men. But don't expect stereotypical displays of testosterone. Troy and his friends don't have all the answers -- not when they hunt for a dangerous mountain lion, not when they try to protect a herd of wild horses, not even when they come up against the town sheriff's delinquent son, Chase Rutledge, time and time again. What they do have are the true and deeply felt emotions of authentic and diverse young men, and all the complications that go with them. Set against an environment Smith has made real though vivid, sensory description, GHOST MEDICINE steers clear of bells and whistles in favor of simplicity and character. Readers who long for a book with relationship will find a friend in GHOST MEDICINE. Doubtless other friends will surface as Smith moves forward in his new and promising literary career.
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Anonymous
Posted June 2, 2008
A reviewer
A wonderful debut book. I was fortunate enough to receive an advance copy and I read the book in under 3 days. I found it a stellar story of friendship, loyalty and trust. A must read for my book club! Hauntingly beautiful.
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Anonymous
Posted June 4, 2008
Best Book I Have read in a long time
For a long time I was never able to find a book that interested me. I am a 17 year old male. I enjoy reading books about the outdoors. This book is the best book i have read in a long time. I know the author personally as a coach. and he let me read this book. I can honestly say that this book is by far the best book i have read in a long time. I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN it was amazing and it never had a dull part. I loved it it was great. I recommend this book for any teenage boy it is a very fast read. it was excellent
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Anonymous
Posted June 4, 2008
Growing Pains
A poignant and fast-paced narrative about teens--mostly boys--growing up: friendship, loyalty, young love, bullying, loved ones dying. Excellent concrete, sensory detail, especially of rugged terrain (lots of horse stuff) and minute but significant character actions. Found myself tearing up in spots where the emotions were extremely real. Looking forward to his next book.
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