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Jude

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
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This book is the best book that I have ever read. I was almost instantly caught up in the story, and I never put it down once istarted reading it. The characters were very compelling, and I discovered that by the mid-point of the story I was feeling the main character's emotions without the author even having to describe his emotions. When he feels betrayed, I found myself feeling betrayed as well. The story is masterfully crafted, and it kept me reading until I finished it at about two in the morning. The author actually made me feel the passage of time in the book as well. The main character starts at age 15 and ends at age 22. five of those years he spends in prison. I really felt like I was living those seven years with him. All in all it may not be the most enjoyable book I have ever read, as it can be somewhat depressing at times, It is without a doubt the best written book that I have ever read, and I have read everything from Shakespeare to Steinbeck.

Finally, a nice, good teenage novel that doesn't require use of love stories, text language and cheerleaders to score with readers.

I was a little skeptical of it at first as Drugs aren't really my type of a good read, but Kate drew me in from the first page and from then on, the ride was smooth and captivating. There are rarely books that can lure me into their world. I admitt I can get picky at times, and if a book fails to bring me in in time, I will immediately abandon it. However, Jude managed to do it for me.

A good plot, simple but effective expression and overall a recommendation

A well planned story with a gripping, many-layered plot, and characters that came alive. I felt I knew Jude very well: an angry, stubborn, yet honorable kid dealing with his issues just like everyone else. Through Jude, I got to know his father - an intriguing way to show someone's character. But I think my favorite was Dolores and her terse, simple statements.

The dialog was excellent, the pacing was wonderful (I couldn't put it down), and the resolution left me with a smile. If the writing were more polished, this would have gotten five stars. But a re-read is definitely in the future.

Just a GREAT book. This story has so many twists and turns you won't be able to put it down. My 7th and 8th grade (mature) students always have it on HOLD since I only have two copies. If a none reader picked it up, they would be suprised with themselves that they actually read a 400 page book for the (first time in their life)while holding their breath with each page.

Excellent book. A real page-turner. After the first chapter, you wont want to put the book down! If you're someone like me that likes thrillers and mysteries, then this is the book for you!!!!

I loved this book! I would have never guessed the ending. The language and pschology of the characters are perfect. Even though I stay away from crime and punishment, I was won over by the tragedy and emotions.

Jude

I've just read the book Jude, by Kate Morgenroth. Jude is a fiction, and was about a kid name Jude who had a whole bunch of problems in his life. He isn't such a happy kid and in the beginning of the book his father is murdered.

This book as I said is a fictional mystery. Jude the main character's dad was killed for not paying money to certain people. Jude was there and witnessed his dad's death, right in front of his eyes. But the killer of his dad let Jude live, only if Jude wouldn't mention it to anyone, in that case Jude would have a couple more problems. After the death of his father Jude thinks he has no where to live, but he is wrong. He was always told by his dad that his mom left him at birth but that was a lie. He met his mom who had to interrogate him for the first real time in his life at 15 years old. His mom says that his dad kidnapped him when he was only 3 weeks old. She than proved that by showing him newspapers about the incident. So Jude was happy to move in with his mom and have a real life, maybe.

I personally really liked this book, but than again I like most mystery's that I read. So I was "on the end of my seat". I would recommend the book to all people who like the mystery genre and I think you will like it a lot. So, all in all I think that Jude is a very good book to read, I am definitely not a big reader and this book was still very interesting to me. I give it 4 stars for a reason if you give the book a try I'm pretty positive that you will be happy with it.

This book is amazingly written as stated by my fellow reviewers but also has incredibly feeling and heart. It is timely and relevant to things that are going on in teens' lives today and it has emotions and power that make it believable and true. Jude is an easy character to fall in love with while the enemies are true enemies and ones that I found myself yelling about his evil deeds to my mother whom also read the book and LOVED it. If you are looking for a truly intense and thought provoking real book this is definately a great option.

Before starting this book, make sure you have blocked off a big chunk of time to read it because if you set it down, all you will be able to think about is when you're going to be able to get back to it! From the first sentence through the clever plot twists to the great ending, it has you it in its control! Just a GREAT book!

A Boy's Struggle


"Pops, I don't think you should do that." Jude said in reference to mixing powder with drugs. Jude knew one day a customer would find out his father's scams. Jude was right. While watching television, Jude hears a gun shot from the kitchen. When he goes to see what has happened, he finds his father dead and the killer still there. Jude and the murder talk and Jude agrees to tell no one about what has gone on. When the man leaves, Jude dials 911. Soon after, Jude's life is turned upside down. He is the main suspect in his father's murder. He is shipped away to live with his mother who he has not seen since he was two years old. Jude starts going to a new school where kids know about his rough past. Kids begin to ask for drugs, but Jude says no. He does not want to end up like his father. But eventually, Jude gives in, attempting to fit in. Rumors soon fly about the boy supplying the school with drugs. They begin to ruin his school career and his mother's chances of being elected mayor. Anthony, Jude's mother's boyfriend, devises a plan to end all rumors and save his mother's chances. Jude agrees and ends up being prosecuted for dealing drugs. Anthony says he will get Jude out of jail after the election, but Anthony lies. Jude ends up spending five years in prison. After serving his time Jude is let out and decides to turn his life around. He also wants to reveal the truth about his father's murder and clear his name. Jude, by Kate Morgenroth is a superb book. The characters are easy to connect with, the plot is suspenseful, and the details are amazing. I would recommend everyone read Jude.
I found it very easy to connect with the characters in this book. Jude was made to be a character that a reader can relate with. I actually cared what happened to him. A reader could feel the pain Jude went through, the disappointment of his mother, and the betral of Anthony. For instance, when Jude realizes he was lied to and will really be spending five years in prison, the felling of let down and being stabbed in the back was present and real. I believe that being able to relate to characters really adds to a books overall affect.
The suspenseful plot of Jude makes a reader want to keep reading. With something always happening, a reader will be anxious to learn the fate of every character. When the book seams to be coming to a conclusion, another thing happens. Jude will defiantly keep a reader turning pages. Personally, I found Jude to be a quick read despite the length because I could not put it down.
The details in this book are amazing. I felt as if I was in it. The description brought the book to life. It was easy to picture the setting and characters. The description of the dark, small, disgusting jail cell made me feel as if I was there going thought all Jude was.
Jude is an amazingly well written book. A reader can connect with characters and feel as if they are part of the book. Jude is a gripping novel and hard to put down. I recommend everyone add Jude to their reading list.