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Bonfire

by Krysten Ritter
7 CDs. 9 hrs. Books on Tape. Nov. 2017. ISBN 9781524778989. $40. digital download. F
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Chicago-based environmental lawyer Abby Williams returns to her Indiana hometown to investigate whether toxic waste is poisoning the reservoir. The visit churns up adolescent angst, including the mysterious disappearance of an ailing high school "frenemy." Abby's adult and teenage selves begin to mingle, occasionally superimposing YA ambiance with the adult story line. This debut novel from actress Ritter features a plot that crumbles under scrutiny, crafted with prose so pedestrian it makes the occasional artful turn of phrase notable. Karissa Vacker, believably embodies male and female characters in this forgettable mystery/romance.
VERDICT Purchase only where demand warrants.
Reviewed by Judith Robinson, Univ. at Buffalo , Feb 01, 2018
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