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When you *** off a bridge into a snowstorm, it feels like you're connecting with eternal
things.
The story tells the tale of Jonathan, who tries to deal with the death of his twin brother
Telly.
The author manages to depict Jonathan's feelings and their change in a situational and linguistically
impressive way.
In spite of the support of his best friends, the Thicks, Jonathan doesn't manage to get
his life back in order.
The quick-witted dialogues of the young adults are skillfully expressed in a young language,
but still don't seem posed in any way.
Eventually, Jonathan's teacher issues the teen with a talent for writing an ultimatum,
which has to be fulfilled if he wants to pass the year: He's supposed to write down the
memoirs of a Vietnam veteran.
And then, there's a teacher, a really evil teacher, who says "Jonathan! If you don't
want to fail this year, you have to write something, about an old geezer!"
The contrast between the generations holds unexpected humour and sarcasm in its portrayal.
Additionally, Jonathan still has homework to do. As he can't afford any sleep during
that time, he fights tiredness with energy drinks and stimulants.
The whole book seems kind of restless to the reader, like it was written without making
a single pause. Thereby, an unbelievably compact and fascinating atmosphere arises.
Jonathan manages at last to overcome his loss with music and his passion for poetry and
rehearses with his Thicks for a big performance at the end of term.
The multifaceted description of the music and the lyrical rhythm of some passages make
a strong contribution to this authentic and unique novel.
Having said this - Float a ***! Adios!