The White Mercedes
by Philip Pullman
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Author: Philip PullmanEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-07-22
ISBN: 0679886230
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
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Book Review: An odd, unsettling, but hard-to-put-down book
Summary: 4 Stars
"The White Mercedes" was a tricky read. I found certain parts wholly realistic and understandable, raised my eyebrows in surprise at others, enjoyed some, and shivered with fear at the end.
Why? Because this is an unpredictable book. Not in terms of plot (though this mystery will keep you guessing until the last pages), but in terms of atmosphere and mood. "The White Mercedes" has so many parts. It has a tale of growing up, a frightening glimpse at the world of gangsters, and at the core, a semi-typical, semi-obsessive love affair between two teens.
The love story is suited for older teens, as many will be able to relate. One slightly graphic scene will discourage younger teens (who will perhaps be less capable of understanding and appreciating many aspects of the book), but older ones will find it pretty much accurate to seventeen year olds.
"His Dark Material" fans be warned: "The White Mercedes" is nothing like Pullman's spectacular trilogy. The settings are completely different, as are the characters and the plot. A very different sort of novel.
On the whole, the story is intriguing, though not amazing. It has some odd holes, but is still a quick, intense read. This is a mystery, a love story, a tragedy, and a thriller all at once. Short, but powerful, it's a good book for a rainy afternoon.
Not the best book ever written, but an interesting read nonetheless.
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