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Crux

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Crux

By: Gabriel Tallent
Narrated by: Elaine Wang
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“Insanely big-hearted.” —The Washington Post

“Electric.” —The New York Times

“Tender, immersive, and thrilling." —Gabrielle Zevin, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

"One of the best novels I’ve ever read about friendship.” —Stephen King, #1 bestselling author

In this story of intense friendship and grit, two down-and-out teens escape their lives and chase a different future through rock-climbing -- from the New York Times bestselling author of My Absolute Darling.

Dan and Tamma are two teenagers in their last year of high school in the southern Mojave Desert. One is a gifted golden child, the other a mouthy burnout. Climbing boulders in trash-strewn parking lots during cold desert nights, they seal their unique bond and dream of a life of adventure.

As the year progresses and adult reality looms, they are rocked by change and pulled apart by irreconcilable obligations. Differences of class, talent, and prospects take on new importance; options dwindle, and their decisions grow ever more consequential and perilous. It feels inevitable, finally, that something must give.

With a magnificent gift for nature writing and a joyful appreciation for the redemptive power of friendship, Gabriel Tallent gives readers a rollicking, adrenaline-filled, and soul-searching novel about risking everything to change your life. Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Funny Witty
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I think I would have enjoyed this more if I’d read a physical book. The reader was over the top with Tama’s character. There was some interesting and relatable philosophy, but these were ideas proposed by the main characters and were too advanced for teens. It didn’t ring true. All the climbing descriptions were very interesting and vivid. I listened to the end and was invested in the characters, but it was sort of YA at times.

À solid C+

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Characters were gritty and real. Tama pulls it together in the end to live her life her way and still care for those she loves. Inspirational!

Dans description of his moms life

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Loved the main character Tam. She overcame so many of life’s obstacles that we a face

This is a book about real life.

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