Some kids live lives that most adults can't handle.


It's sad.
Poor little crazy boy.
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Zane takes a road trip with the end goal of killing himself at his mother's grave. Along the frenetic trip he has conversations with ancestors who pop into his life, sharing wisdom and family history. Written in poetry, conversational snippets and chapters in the voices of ancestors, the story offers insight into a conflicted mind. ( )

I loved this book about a boy who decides to drive over 200 hundred miles to commit suicide at his Mother's grave in Zanesville, Ohio. As usual, the journey proves to be more important than the goal, as Zane learns about history, his past and, most importantly, himself. The book has a good bit of historical fiction in it and Zane's obsession with writing turns out to be a real ailment suffered by some epileptics. All and all, an interesting read. ( )