The Basic Eight by M.S. Handler
Set in the tumultuous world of high school, this darkly comedic novel follows the life of a precocious and witty teenager, Flannery Culp, as she navigates the complexities of friendship, love, and betrayal within her tight-knit group of friends known as "The Basic Eight." Through a series of diary entries, Flannery recounts the events leading up to a shocking crime, revealing the blurred lines between reality and perception, and the consequences of obsession and manipulation. The narrative cleverly intertwines themes of adolescent angst, societal pressures, and the search for identity, culminating in a gripping and unexpected climax.
- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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