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Back Roads by Tawni O'Dell

Back Roads

by Tawni O'Dell
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  • Mar 1, 2000, 338 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Jan 2001, 416 pages
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I WANT MORE!!!!!

Oh my god I LOVE THIS BOOK, i actually skipped classes to go into the library to finish this book off. GOD ive just finished it and i totally want more. When reading about what Harley is going through, its like u wanna run away with him, be crazy with him, experience the thingz that he is experiencing. I felt so much emotion for these characters. Ihavent been reading long bcos i thought books were boring (as u do wen ur young) but this book will always be my favourite by far, no book will ever take its place. OH GOD PLZ WRITE MORE!!!!! ( dont give this 5 i give it 100000000000!!!!)

AMANDA, 18, Wellington, NZ
bobby

this is an amazingly-written book! interesting and engaging all the way to the end.... you must read this booK!
Kai Glasgow

A story told with a real voice. You get a genuine sense of the characters' pain and you're compelled to care for the characters as if they were your own brothers, sisters and friends. This book will melt you to tears of laughter and tears of sadness - a great tragedy. Once you pick it up you'll be riddled with guilt if you put it down. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME - Every page is an event, can't wait for O'Dell to do it again.

Kai Glasgow Toronto, Onatrio Canada
Jess

I loved this book. It was suspensful. Once you read it,you must finish!
FELISA

This is my favorite book by far. The characters totally came alive for me and I love Tawni's writing style. I only wish she had more books out there!
Anne Excellent Book

Heard it on audio tape. Great story
Jennifer

LOVE THIS DAMN BOOK-SO GRITTY, REAL, DYSFUNCTIONAL, SAD, HAPPY AND FUNNY, ALL AT ONCE?!? O'dELL IS A GENIUS0NEVER HAVE i FELT SO CLOSE TO A CHARACTER IN A BOOK, BUT HEY, WERE SIMILAR....I GIVE IT 10 THUMBS UP!!!!
Ray

This is a great book! It is modern, perverted, but incredibly real, and it totally captivates your mind. When you start reading, you just can't stop, and every page has something worth while in it. Most books I have read have a few good chapters and a lot of boring ones, but every single page is good. BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ, BUY IT, READ IT, LOVE IT!

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