The Alex Crow
The Alex Crow by Andrew Anselmo Smith is a reprint edition published by Penguin on August 2, 2016. This 352-page book presents a genre-bending narrative that intertwines multiple storylines across different times and places. The central character, 15-year-old Ariel, is a refugee from the Middle East and the sole survivor of an attack on his village. Now living with an adoptive family in Sunday, West Virginia, Ariel’s experiences at a boys’ camp for tech detox are interwoven with the tales of a schizophrenic bomber and the diaries from a failed arctic expedition in the late nineteenth century, alongside the story of a depressed bionic reincarnated crow.
Readers will find a unique exploration of themes such as family, adoption, and the complexities of grief and bereavement. The narrative delves into social themes and the new experiences faced by Ariel as he navigates his life in a new environment. The book’s blend of absurdity and wit invites reflection on the human condition, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in young adult fiction that challenges conventional storytelling.
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The author of Printz Honor book Grasshopper Jungle returns with another genre-bending literary exploration of the absurd.
Once again blending multiple story strands that transcend time and place, Grasshopper Jungle author Andrew Smith tells the story of 15-year-old Ariel, a refugee from the Middle East who is the sole survivor of an attack on his small village. Now living with an adoptive family in Sunday, West Virginia, Ariel’s story of his summer at a boys’ camp for tech detox is juxtaposed against those of a schizophrenic bomber and the diaries of a failed arctic expedition from the late nineteenth century. Oh, and there’s also a depressed bionic reincarnated crow.
“Smith takes [readers] to a place where humanity is imbued with the potential to render people inhuman…and reminding us that being human, all too human, is far better than any conceivable alternative.” —BCCB Reviews, starred review
“Magnificently bizarre, irreverent and bitingly witty” —Kirkus, starred review
“Smith is a spiritual heir to Kurt Vonnegut” —Booklist, starred review
“Fans of Smith’s raunchy, profane, and provocative work will find this funny but morally serious tale deeply appealing.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
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