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Lucky Fools [Hardcover]

Coert Voorhees
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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July 10, 2012
"Voorhees has penned a hardhitting, bitingly satiric yet poignant tale of a senior year from hell."—Booklist
 
David Ellison dreams of acting at Juilliard, but he's expected to attend nearby Stanford University, just like all of his classmates at hard-driving Oak Fields Prep. As if wasting his private school education weren't enough, David is also on track to destroy his relationship with his girlfriend, Ellen, when he finds himself falling for his new co-star, Vanessa.

With David's Juilliard audition approaching, and his relationship teetering on the brink of disaster, Oak Fields is thrown into chaos as a mysterious prankster begins attacking the school's highest achievers, determined to sabotage their college aspirations. Anyone who excels is a potential target, and David, the star of every play, could be next.
 
From the author of the highly praised The Brothers Torres comes a dangerously insightful book about enduring the pressures of high school, surviving the ins and outs of love, and fighting for your dreams, no matter what.

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About the Author

Coert Voorhees (www.coertvoorhees.com) was born and raised in New Mexico. A former Fulbright Scholar, Coert has lived all over the world and now resides with his family in Houston, Texas, where he received an MFA in Fiction from the University of Houston. His debut novel was the critically acclaimed The Brothers Torres, and he is the creator and current mayor of the animated education series Grammaropolis.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 12 and up
  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion Book CH (July 10, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1423123980
  • ISBN-13: 978-1423123989
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1.2 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #383,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-reading about the beautiful people July 10, 2012
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High school is where so many people form their self-images, and there is no place more pressure packed or loaded with landmines. Coert Voorhees' sensitivity to the symbolism, angst and beauty of "Senior Year" is unmatched. His gift for language enlightens and beguiles, and anyone who has ever debated the real message of Gatsby (adult or young adult) will become a fan of this talented writer--if they aren't already. Put Lucky Fools on the top of your summer reading list!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fast Read January 28, 2013
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At Oak Fields Prep, students are expected to attend top-notch universities like Stanford, which can be seen from the school parking lot, but all David Ellison wants to do is attend Julliard and purse an acting career. When new girl Vanessa wins the role opposite David in the school play, he begins to fall for her...despite his relationship with long-time girlfriend Ellen and the need to focus on his audition to Julliard. Will he be lucky enough to get everything he wants?

I liked this book, but it could have been much more. Instead of ending with a deeper sense of himself or the world, David seems pretty much the same, but perhaps that was the author's point. I also thought that while the characters, especially Vanessa's brother, were well-written and authentic, there were some random things thrown in like a lawsuit (that's randomly dropped), a few "friends" who pop in and out without a purpose, and no finality with David.

On the flip side, I couldn't put it down, so despite a few set-backs, this is an engaging read with a few twists I didn't see coming (audition, Vanessa, and The Artist).

Fans of YA will enjoy this book, especially those wanting a book from a male POV. I would have rated this a five-star if there had just been a little more closure at the end.

I received this book in exchange for my review. My thoughts are my own.
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5.0 out of 5 stars smart, boundary-smashing YA fiction October 2, 2012
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Adults and teenagers alike will be drawn into the high-pressure world portrayed in "Lucky Fools," while relishing Voorhees' ability to satirize life in the epicenter of 1 percent-dom. For senior drama student David Ellison, starring in the school play is just a small step towards true achievement. For everyone around him, college applications--Stanford's in particular--are an obsession. Voorhees has a knack for language and a sympathetic ear for the troubles of young adults, making this book both witty and absorbing. I read it in a night, which--seriously--NEVER happens.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The moment you realize you're not all that and a bag of chips
Lucky Fools is a testament to the high-school portion of our collective journey to self-actualization. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Rita Arens
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for any age!
I just finished this wonderful story and would recommend it for anyone of any age. I would like to see all high school students I know reading it and as a grandmother I enjoyed it... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Janet H.
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I just finished reading Lucky Fools and found myself sort of bummed that it ended....The craziness of college admissions became real to me working at an elite private school and I... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gilbert Brady
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Prose and a Great Story
David Ellison is a student at the elite Oak Fields Prep, and his classmates are all chasing the same dream of attending Stanford, which has decided to admit only 1 student from... Read more
Published 10 months ago by JP
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
Loved this book. My favorite character was Corky Chan....You can imagine what happens after the book is over , which is my favorite thing in a book. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Vallimarie Rebstock
4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific guy-centric YA novel
High school senior David Ellison has an audition for Julliard in nineteen days. Most of his classmates at Oak Fields Prep want to go to Stanford, the ivy they live in the shadow... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Liviania
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!!!!
What a great read! I read The Brothers Torres a couple times and had very high expectactions for Lucky Fools. Read more
Published 10 months ago by David Warren
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