The very first scene depicts keir in a bedroom having an intense confrontation with gigi boudakian, the girl that he claims to love. Inexcusable by chris lynch about the book keir sarafian declares that he is innocent of raping gigi boudakian. This study guide consists of approximately 15 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of inexcusable. Now, in his latest book for teens, inexcusable, lynch delves into the often taboo subject of date rape and as an intriguing twist, tells the. Chris lynch born july 2, 1962 is an american writer of books for young people. Its right there in the first paragraph of the goodreads summary. Chris lynch is the printz honor awardwinning author of several highly acclaimed young adult novels, including printz honor book freewill, iceman, gypsy davy, and shadow boxerall ala best books for young adultsas well as killing time in crystal. Instead he is revealed somehow as a morally ambiguous and deluded young man. And i have yet to have anyone tell me something nice about inexcusable in. His favorite hockey team is the boston bruins and his favorite city is edinburgh.
Laurie halse anderson, printz honorwinning author of speak chris lynch is the best pure ya writer we have he has the guts, he has the chops, and like his readers, hell take a close look at anything. Date rapefrom the accuseds point of viewis the subject of this finely crafted and thoughtprovoking pageturner slj, a national book award finalist from printz honorwinning author chris lynch. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Inexcusable 10th anniversary edition by chris lynch. Its the first thing the jacket copy tells us on the flap of the book. Keir, a high school senior, cannot come to terms with the idea that he would be capable of such an act. Books inexcusable by chris lynch about the book keir sarafian declares that he is innocent of raping gigi boudakian. Inexcusable book by chris lynch official publisher. High school senior and football player keir sets out to enjoy himself on. Chris lynch is the printz honor awardwinning author of several highly acclaimed young adult novels, including printz honor book freewill, iceman, gypsy davy, and shadow boxerall ala best books for young adultsas well as killing time in crystal city, little blue lies, pieces, kill switch, angry young man, and inexcusable, which was a.
Inexcusable date rapefrom the accuseds point of viewis the subject of this finely crafted and thoughtprovoking pageturner slj, a national book award finalist from printz honorwinning author chris lynch. This is an example of the drama that happens in the book inexcusable by chris lynch. We have a piano in this house that exists solely for the purpose of supporting her photograph. Set in an american suburb, it is told by high school student keir sarafian, who struggles with substance abuse and is accused of date rape by his classmate, gigi. National book award for young peoples literature, and iceman,the right fight, shadow boxer, gold dust, and slot machine, all ala best books for young adults. Chris lynch has written a true to life account of the way in which teens think and act.
Chris lynch has written a noholdsbarred story about truth, lies, and responsibility a story that every good guy needs to hear. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The two leave the party together and wind up in a room. I would totally recommend this book for readers with interests in sports, fiction, or romance.
Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. This is an account of an accusation of rape from the perspective of the person accused. Chris lynch offers a very intriguing writing style that is very interesting and easy to follow. Inexcusable by chris lynch overdrive rakuten overdrive. This book is exceptional for this first person narrative along with the fact that it. Lynch has hit a homerun with this provocative, important read about keir, a selfproclaimed good guy headed for college on a football scholarship. In this extraordinary book, chris lynch has pushed the boundaries and set a new standard in ya fiction. Chris lynch was born and raised in boston and now lives in scotland with his family where he continues to write and mentor young writers. With two sisters in college, keir lives alone with his lonely, widowed father, who treats keir more like a buddy than a son. His works include inexcusable, a finalist for the u. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company.
He has an ma from the writing program at emerson college and is a prinze honor winner for his novel freewill. Polluted with alcohol and high on drugs, keir shows up at a graduation party where gigi is brooding over her boyfriends absence. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Inexcusable is a 2005 novel for young adults by american author chris lynch. But the anecdotes from keirs senior year at high school fall short of giving the innocent and goodguy picture, keir is determined to paint of himself. Chris lynch s book inexcusable is a great book for all levels and interests. Chris lynch s national book award finalist celebrates its tenth anniversary with a special edition of this gripping story about a date rapefrom the rapists perspective. Inexcusable is a 2005 novel written by chris lynch in the young adult genre. He is also the author of freewill, gold dust, iceman, gypsy davy, and shadow boxer all ala best books for young adultsas well as extreme elvin. He is also the author of freewill, gold dust, iceman, gypsy davy, and shadowboxer all ala best books for young adults as well as extreme elvin whitechurch and all. Inexcusable is irresistible, in its limning of the spaces between brutality and. Date rape from the accuseds point of view is the subject of this finely crafted and thoughtprovoking pageturner slj, a national book award finalist from printz honor winning author chris lynch. Chris lynch is the printz honor awardwinning author of several highly acclaimed young adult novels, including printz honor book freewill, iceman, gypsy davy, and shadow boxerall ala best books for young adultsas well as killing time in crystal city, little blue lies, pieces, kill switch, angry young man, and inexcusable, which was a national book award finalist and the recipient of.
Through firstperson narration, it chronicles the life of high school senior keir sarafian. It is a commentary on how society explains behaviors in which the participants can never quite figure out how they got themselves into negative situations. But what has happened is, indeed, something inexcusable. Inexcusable, published in 2005, was a national book award finalist and one of yalsas top ten best books for young adults. High school senior keir sarafian may remind lynch fans of earl pryor, the narrator of who the man. After keir accidentally cripples an opponent during a football game, things really go awry, especially since his victim. Inexcusable book presentation by jordan barr on prezi.
He says so, with conviction, right on page three of inexcusable by chris lynch. It also gives an inside view as to how actions can be misinterpreted with life altering consequences. Inexcusable, by chris lynch, is told from the perspective of keir sarafian, a high school senior, football kicker, and selfproclaimed good guy. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of inexcusable by chris lynch. Inexcusable by chris lynch pages 144 summary and analysis. Inexcusable, the drama filled book, is somewhat hard to understand but the story itself is good. This book explores the psychological minefield of the rapist. Inexcusable is a novel for young adults written by chris lynch in 2005. Though more intelligent than earl, keir is also an unreliable. A sequel, irreversible, was published on september 6, 2016. Violence, substance abuse, death and depression are just a few of the tough topics acclaimed author chris lynch has tackled in his works for young adults. Many rape stories such as laurie halse andersons famous novel speak, are from the perspective of the victim.
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