The Fool Reversed

By Susan Whitcher

"[A] probing, acutely observed novel about a girl's dangerous first liaison. Anna is only 15 when she falls in love with Thorn, a peot nearly twice her age, and begins a sexual affair . . . Readers will see that Thorn is a predator, pushing Anna into unsavory situations . . . Memorable scenes and insights." -Publishers Weekly

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374324468
• ISBN13: 9780374324469
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.0" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Pretty engaging

At its basic level, this is a story of a young girl who foolishly lets herself be decieved and used by an older man. I enjoyed the fact that she actually did realize her mistake unlike most teens today refuse to.Anna [the young girl] is very smart though and I found the book entertaning.I finished it in one day.

I could not put this book down.

I cannot say how much I enjoyed this book. Although some people were obviously offended by it, I found it to be a beautiful and touching story of a young girl that I could completely relate to. It's one of those books that I will keep forever and read over and over again and then give to my daughter one day. This novel is honest, truthful, and original and will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

fools rush in

I find it questionable that anyone would go online to savage someone's book. Why not spend the time and energy praising the merit of a book one has enjoyed? Having said that, I would like to weigh in as a fan of Susan Whitcher's THE FOOL REVERSED. To my mind it is a captivating, well-written novel which, in addition to its entertainment value, serves as a sharply realized cautionary tale for today's youth. As a teacher, I have witnessed more than my share of Annas, and my respect for Ms. Whitcher stems largely from her refusal to shy away from a situation which less gifted writers would avoid. If sheltered sensibilities find the material uncomfortable or objectionable, then so be it. Many situations in life are uncomfortable and objectionable, but they still must be dealt with. In essence, I applaud Susan Whitcher for this edgy but compassionate contribution to Young Adult fiction.

The Fool Reversed

this is one of the most beautiful book ive ever read, you'll swept into the story of Anna and her problems with her boyfriend Thorn. You'll witness how Anna has so much problems with Thorn that she doesn't even notice that Dylan, a boy who has a crush on her, is waiting for his moment to get anna to notice him. At first this book is a little dull, but in the end it turns out beautiful.