Disusun oleh:

Angellina Asyiva
171810006

SMA NEGERI 1 CIWIDEY

2018-2019
Jl. Babakantiga No. 125Telp (022) 5928143 Fax. (022) 5928143
Email : sman1ciwidey.info@gmail.com
Kabupaten Bandung Kode pos 4097
 1. Descriptive Text

Definition of Descriptive Text, yaitu teks yang menjelaskan gambaran tentang seseorang, tempat, binatang
atau benda.

Generic Structure of Descriptive Text

 Identification : (berisi tentang pengenalan seseorang, tempat, binatang atau benda yang akan
dideskripsikan.)

 Description : (berisi tentang penggambaran tentang seseorang, tempat, binatang atau benda dengan
menyebutkan beberapa bagiannya, bentuknya, warnanya, sifatnya, dll.)

Purpose of Descriptive text

To describe …. in specific
To describe a particular person or thing or place specifically

Language Feature (Ciri-ciri bahasanya)

 Specific participant : memiliki obyek tertentu, tidak bersifat umum dan unik (hanya ada satu)
misalnya : bandengan beach, my house, borobudur temple, uncle Joko

 Penggunaan adjective (kata sifat) untuk memperjelas noun (kata benda)

misalnya : a beautiful beach, a handsome man, the famous place in jepara dll

 Penggunaan simple present tense : Pola kalimat yang digunakan adalah simple present karena
menceritakan fakta dari obyek deskripsi.

Example

Jakarta City

Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia. It is centrally located within the country on the northwest coast
of Java Island at the mouth of the Ciliwung river. Jakarta dominates Indonesian’s administrative, economy,
cultural activities, and is a major commercial and transportation hub within Asia-with a population of about 9
million, Jakarta has more people than any other cities in Indonesia.

The climate is hot and humid year-round. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, although it is the
heaviest from November to May. To average annual precipitation in Jakarta is 1, 790 mm. The city lies on a
flat, low plain and is prone to flooding during periods of heavy rainfall. Kota is city’s oldest commercial
area. It is located south of the old Sunda Kelapa harbour. Glodok, the south of Kota is a banking, retail and
residential neighborhood with a large Chinese population. Merdeka Square with Monas (The National
Monument) dominates the city’s central district. Surrounding the square are Istana Merdeka, the presidential
palace, the National Museum, and the Istiqlal Mosque.

2. Recount Text

Definition of Recount Text, yaitu sebuah teks yang menceritakan kembali kejadian atau pengalaman masa
lampau

Generic Structure of Recount Text

 Orientation : berisi background informasi mengenai siapa, dimana, dan kapan peristiwa itu terjadi.

 Events : kejadian-kejadian

 Re-orientation : berisi opini penulis mengenai apa yang terjadi di akhir cerita

Language Feature (Ciri-ciri bahasanya)

 Using past tense

  Using temporal sequence, e.g. On Saturday. On Monday, On Sunday

Purpose of Recount Text

To retell past experience

Example

Being Late

Last morning, Dinar, my roommate woke up late and she had to go to campus.

When she wanted to take her motorcycle, in fact she couldn’t move it because there were some motorcycles
that blocked up her motorcycle.

She tried to move all of the motorcycles, so that her motorcycle could move from the garage. But she
couldn’t do it.

Then, she called Adel who had that motorcycle which blocked it up. After that, her friend who had that
motorcycle helped her. Finally, she could move her motorcycle and rode it to go to campus.

3. Procedure Text

Definition of Procedure Text yaitu, Texts that instruct how to do a particular activity e.g. recipes, rules for
games, science experiments (Text yang memberikan instruksi bagaimana melakukan aktivitas tertentu,
misalnya, resep makanan, aturan game, percobaan-percobaan ilmiah)

Generic Structure of Procedure Text

 Goal : tujuan. (e.g : How to make spagheti)

 Material or Ingredient : bahan-bahan. (e.g : the material to cook omelette are egg, onion, vegetable
oil, etc. )

 Step : langkah-langkah. (e.g : first, wash the tomatoes, onion, …., second cut the onions becomes
slice. . . )

Purpose of Procedure Text

To explain how to…

To explain steps/instruction to…

Language Feature of Procedure Text:

 Use adverbial of sequence / Using temporal conjunction (e.g: first, second, third, the last)

 Use command / imperative sentence (e.g : put the noodles on the . . ., cut the onion. . ., wash the
tomatoes. . . )

 Using Simple Present Tense

Example

How to Make Perfect Cheesecake

SERVES
8 to 10

INGREDIENTS

For the cheesecake:

Butter, for coating the pan
2 pounds full-fat cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch, or 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 large egg yolk

For the crust:

12 whole graham cracker rectangles (6 ounces)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter

EQUIPMENT
9-inch or 10-inch springform pan
Aluminum foil
Food processor
Stand mixer or electric hand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Spatula
Roasting pan or other dish big enough to hold the springform pan

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the oven and soften the cream cheese. Arrange a rack in the lower-middle position of the oven
and heat to 350°F. Take the blocks of cream cheese out of their boxes and let them come to room
temperature on the counter while you prepare the crust, about 30 minutes.

2. Coat the pan with butter. Use your fingers to coat a small pat of butter all over the bottom and sides
of a 9-inch or 10-inch springform pan.

3. Wrap the pan in foil. Cut 2 large pieces of foil and place them on your work surface on top of each
other in a cross. Set the springform pan in the middle and fold the edges of the foil up and around the
sides of the pan. The foil gives you extra protection against water getting into the pan during the
water bath step.

4. Prepare the crust. Crush the graham crackers in a food processor (or in a bag using a rolling pin)
until they form fine crumbs — you should have 1 1/2 to 2 cups. Melt the butter in the microwave or
on the stovetop and mix this into the graham cracker crumbs. The mixture should look like wet sand
and hold together in a clump when you press it in your fist. If not, add extra tablespoons of water
(one a time) until the mixture holds together. Transfer it into the springform pan and use the bottom
of a glass to press it evenly into the bottom. (For step-by-step instructions of this step, see How to
Make a Graham Cracker Crust.)

5. Bake the crust. Place the crust in the oven (be careful not to tear the foil). Bake until the crust is
fragrant and just starting to brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Let the crust cool on a cooling
rack while you prepare the filling.

6. Mix the cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Place the cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and salt
in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. (Alternatively, use an electric handheld
mixer and large bowl.) Mix on medium-low speed until the mixture is creamy, like thick frosting,
and no lumps of cream cheese remain. Scrape down the beater and the sides of the bowl with a
spatula.

7. Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla and
beat on medium-low speed until combined and creamy. Scrape down the beater and sides of the bowl
with a spatula.
 8. Mix in the eggs and yolk one at a time. With the mixer on medium-low speed, beat in the eggs and
the yolk one at a time. Wait until the previous egg is just barely mixed into the batter before adding
the next one. At first, the mixture will look clumpy and broken, but it will come together as the eggs
are worked in.

9. Stir a few times by hand. Scrape down the beater and sides of the bowl with a spatula. Stir the whole
batter a few times by hand, being sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl, to make sure everything is
incorporated. The finished batter should be thick, creamy, and silky. Don't worry if you see a few
specks of un-mixed cream cheese here and there; they will melt into the batter during baking and
won't affect the finished cheesecake.

10. Pour the batter over the cooled crust. Check to make sure the crust and the sides of the pan are cool
— if they're cool enough to comfortably touch, you can go on. Pour the batter over the cooled crust
and spread it into an even layer.

11. Transfer the pan to the water bath. Transfer the pan to a roasting pan or other baking dish big enough
to hold it. Bring a few cups of water to a boil and pour the water into the roasting pan, being careful
not to splash any water onto the cheesecake. Fill the pan to about an inch, or just below the lowest
edge of foil.

12. Bake the cheesecake. Bake the cheesecake for 50 to 60 minutes. Cakes baked in a 10-inch pan will
usually cook in 50 to 55 minutes; cakes in a 9-inch pan will cook in 55 to 60 minutes. The
cheesecake is done when the outer two to three inches look slightly puffed and set, but the inner
circle still jiggles (like Jell-O) when you gently shake the pan. Some spots of toasted golden color
are fine, but if you see any cracks starting to form, move on to the next step right away.

13. Cool the cheesecake in the oven. Leave the cheesecake in the oven. Turn off the oven and crack the
door open or prop it open with a wooden spoon. Let the cheesecake cool slowly for 1 hour.

14. Run a knife around the edge of the cake and cool the cake completely. Remove the cheesecake from
the oven and from the water bath, unwrap the foil, and transfer it to a cooling rack. Run a thin-bladed
knife around the edge of the cake to make sure it's not sticking to the sides (which can cause cracks
as it cools). Let the cheesecake cool completely on the rack.

15. Chill the cheesecake for 4 hours in the refrigerator. Chill the cheesecake, uncovered, for at least 4
hours or up to 3 days in the refrigerator. This step is crucial for letting the cheesecake set and
achieving perfect cheesecake texture — don't rush it.

16. Top the cheesecake and serve. Take the cheesecake out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before
you plan to serve. Unmold the cake and top the cheesecake just before serving. You can serve the
cake right from the bottom of the springform pan, or use a large off-set spatula to gently unstick the
crust from the pan and transfer it to a serving platter.

RECIPE NOTES

 Store leftovers uncovered: Leftovers will keep refrigerated, uncovered to avoid condensation
building up, for several days.

 Alternate crusts: Substitute the graham cracker crumbs with 1 1/2 to 2 cups of any other crushed
cookie, including gluten-free cookies. Gingersnaps, chocolate wafers, and butter cookies all make
great crusts for cheesecake

Ideas for Topping Your Cheesecake:

 Spread the top with a thin layer of sour cream or whipped cream.

 Pour soft chocolate ganache over the top of the cheesecake.

 Add chopped fresh fruit, either all on its own or tossed with a fruit syrup.

 Warm some peanut butter with a little cream to form a sauce and pour this over the cheesecake.
 4. Narrative Text

Definition of Narrative Text, yaitu Narrative text adalah cerita imaginatif yang bertujuan menghibur orang.

Generic Structure of Narrative Text

 Orientation : (berisi pengenalan tokoh, tempat dan waktu terjadinya cerita (siapa atau apa, kapan dan
dimana)

 Complication : permasalahan

 Resolution : Masalah selesai, secara baik “happy ending” ataupun buruk “bad ending”.

 Coda / reorientation (optional) – lesson from the story

Purpose of Narrative text

To entertain the reader

Language Feature of Narrative Text:

 Past tense

 Adverb of time (Once upon a time, one day, long time ago, etc)

 Direct speech. It is to make the story lively. (Snow White said,”My name is Snow White). The direct
speech uses present tense.

Example

Cinderella

Once upon time, there was a beautiful girl called Cinderella. She lived with her stepsisters and stepmother.
They were very bossy. She had to do all the housework.

One day an invitation to the ball came to the family. Her stepsisters did not let her go, so Cinderella was very
sad. The stepsisters went to the ball without her.

Fortunately, the good fairly came and helped her to get to the ball. At the ball, Cinderella danced with the
prince. The prince felt in love with her then he married her. They live happily ever after.

5. News Item

Definition of News Item, yaitu News item adalah teks yang memberikan informasi tentang kejadian /
peristiwa harian. Mudahnya news item adalah berita

Generic Structure of News Item

 Main Events : Kejadian utama yang diberitakan

 Elaboration : Penjelasan mengenai latar belakang adanya peristiwa tersebut; orang-orang yang
terlibat dalam peristiwa tersebut; tempat dan waktu peristiwa terjadi; dan lain-lain.

 Resource of Information (Source) : Sumber berita; komentar para saksi; pendapat para ahli; dan lain-
lain.

Purpose of News Item

To inform…
To present information..
Language Feature of News Item

 Focusing on circumstances (bahasanya singkat padat dan tidak bertele-tele)

 Using saying verbs : “….”, She said, / He said

 Kadang di awal ditulis tempat kejadian.

Example

Town Contaminated

Moscow – A Russian journalist has uncovered evidence of another soviet nuclear catastrophe, which killed
10 sailors and contaminated an entire town.

Yelena Vazrshavskya is the first journalist to speak to people who witnessed the explosion of a nuclear
submarie at the naval base of Shkotovo- 22 near Vladivostok. The accident which occurred 13 months before
the Chernobyl disaster, spread radioactive fall out over the base and nearby town, but was covered up by
officials of the Soviet Union. Residents were told the explosion in the reactor of the Victor-class submarine
during a refit had been a ‘thermal’ and not a nuclear explosion. And those involved in the clean up operation
to remove more than 600 tones of contaminated material were sworn to secrecy.

A board of investigators was later to describe it as the worst accident in the history of the Soviet Navy.

6. Analytical exposition

Definition of Analytical Exposition Text, yaitu teks yang menyampaikan pendapat tentang fenomena di
sekitar.

Generic Structure of Analytical exposition Text

 Thesis: (berisi topik dan menjelaskan sudut pandang/opini penulis)

 Argument : (berisi argument-argument untuk mendukung pendapat)

 Reiteration: (Menyatakan kembali sudut pandang penulis / untuk memperkuat tesis.)

Kita dapat menggunakan frase berikut untuk membuat kesimpulan

Reiteration From the fact above …

I personally believe ….
Therefore, my conclusion is ….
In conclusion …

Purpose of Analytical Exposition Text

To analyze the topic

Language Feature of Analytical exposition Text:

 Using Simple Present Tense

 ada beberapa agument yang diawali dengan, firstly, secondly, thirdly..

 Ada frase berikut : From the fact above …// I personally believe ….// Therefore, my conclusion is
…. //In conclusion …

Example

Cars should be banned in the city

Cars should be banned in the city. As we all know, cars create pollution, and cause a lot of road deaths and
other accidents.
Firstly, cars, as we all know, contribute to most of the pollution in the world. Cars emit a deadly gas that
causes illnesses such as bronchitis, lung cancer, and ‘triggers’ of asthma. Some of these illnesses are so bad
that people can die from them.

Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander everywhere and cars commonly hit pedestrians in the
city, which causes them to die. Cars today are our roads biggest killers.

Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep at night, or concentrate on
your homework, and especially talk to someone.

In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city for the reasons listed.

7. Report Text

Generic Structure of Report text

Report text adalah sebuah teks yang menghadirkan informasi tentang suatu hal secara apa adanya.
Genre atau jenis text ini memang ada kesamaan dengan descriptive text yaitu, baik descriptive text dan report
text sama sama memberikan gambaran secara langsung tentang seseorang atau suatu benda. Perbedaannya
adalah jika kita berbicara tentang benda atau seseorang secara spesifik seperti warna, style, nama, dsb, itu
disebut descriptive. Dan apabila kita berbicara tentang benda atau seseorang secara umum yang meliputi
bagian-bagiannya, kekuatannya, fungsinya, atau sifat umum lain dari benda atau seseorang seseorang itu
disebut report.

 General Clasification ; Menyatakan klasifikasi aspek umum hal; hewan, tempat umum, tanaman, dll
yang akan dibahas secara umum

 Description : Pada bagian ini biasanya memberikan gambaran fenomena-fenomena yang terjadi; baik
bagian-bagiannya, sifat-sifatnya, kebiasaannya, ataupun tingkah lakunya. Intinya adalah penjabaran
dari klasifikasi yang disajikan dengan ilmiah.

Purpose of Report text

To describe …….. in general.

To presenting information about (something), as it is.

Language Feature of Report text:

 Use of general nouns, eg hunting dogs, rather than particular nouns, eg our dog;

 Use of Present Tense

Example

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is a celebration of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and the attempt of
Native Americans. It is usually celebrated in late autumn.

In the past, Thanksgiving was celebrated for their rich harvest in New England. In North America, however,
it was originally held to thank God for their survival in the new land which was not easy for them. However,
in Canada, it had been celebrated as in New England. Thanksgiving now is celebrated in United States of
America and in Canada. Thanksgiving festivals are held every fourth Thursday of November in the U.S and
on the second Monday of October in Canada. It is usually celebrated in four to five days in the North
America and for three days in Canada.

It is celebrated through families and friends gathering to eat and give good luck. Turkey is the main dish in
the thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving parades are also usually held. In Thanksgiving homes are decorated
with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers. Lamps are lighted to brighten the environment. Tables are decorated
with best china and antique silver dishes to mark the occasion.
 8. Spoof text

Definition of Spoof Text, yaitu Cerita yang bagian akhirnya lucu. / Cerita yang didalamnya ada kejadian-
kejadian dan diakhiri dengan suatu yang lucu dan tidak terduga.

Generic structure of Spoof Text

 Orientation : Pembukaan cerita

 Events : Berisi kejadian-kejadian atau peristiwa

 Twist : Akhir cerita yang lucu dan tidak dapat diprediksi.

Purpose of Spoof Text

To entertain the reader with a funny story.

Language of feature Spoof Text

 Menggunakan past text

 Akhir cerita lucu (terdapat twist)

Example

One day, when Nasreddin was still young, his mother would have something to do outside. Before leaving,
She said to Nasreddin, “Nasreddin, since you are at home alone, you have to watch the door carefully. Don’t
let anyone in. There have been many thieves recently.”

Nasreddin, therefore, sat by the door. An hour later, his uncle came. “Where is your mother?” He asked.

“She is out,” Nasreddin answered.

“My family will be here altogether this evening. Go and tell your mother not to be away this evening”.

As his uncle left, Nasreddin started thinking, “Mother told me to watch the door. Uncle asked me to find her
and tell her that he would be here with the whole family.”

Having thought over and over, he finally made a decision. He pulled the door up, carried it, and went to meet
his mother.

9. Hortatory exposition

Definition of Hortatory Exposition, yaitu Text yang menyampaikan pendapat dan diakhiri dengan bujukan.

Generic structure Hortatory Exposition

 Thesis : Berisi pengenalan ide yang akan dibahas

 Arguments : Berisi alasan-alasan untuk memperkuat ide di bagian tesis.

 Recommendation : Berisi bujukan atau anjuran penulis terhadap pembaca.

Language feature of Hortatory Exposition

Simple present tense

berisi bujukan, dengan kata “we should..” : kita seharusnya … , “we must…” : kita harus…

Example

NEVER TRY SMOKING

A lot of people, especially teenagers, who do not smoke, always want to try smoking. They know it is bad for
them and all, but it is just something they want to try. So they ask one of their smoker friends for a cigarette.
Admittedly, they firstly can not light it on their own so they ask his friend to do it. Then they inhale that
cigarette and smoke occasionally

Apparently that makes them the born smokers. Now they do smoke fairly regularly. They can not avoid
smoking and they enjoy too. They have smoker friends. Everyday they bring a pack in their pocket. For
them, a pack of cigarette is as important as a wallet for their money.

Suddenly, for certain reason, they realize the fact that tobacco is the cause of a long list of nasty diseases. It
is not only heart disease, stroke, and chronic lung disease but also bladder, lung, and pancreatic cancer. Even
it was reported that around 400,000 Americans died each year. It was one every 80 seconds from tobacco-
related illnesses.

Then they decide it is stupid to harm selves. They want to quit smoking. Unfortunately, they find that
quitting smoking is so difficult. “Why can’t I stop smoking? I really want to stop it”. It is hard to quit
because nicotine is powerfully addictive. Cigarette is one of the most efficient drug-delivery devices ever
devised. As result, when people try to quit smoking, they often experience classic nicotine withdrawal
symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, headache, depression, and restlessness.

Well, still want to try smoke? Think the facts before trying! If you are not smoker, you should never and
never try to smoke.

10. Explanation Text

Definition of Explanation Text, yaitu Text yang menjelasan tentang proses yang berhubungan dengan
fenomena-fenomena alam, soisal, ilmu pengetahuan, budaya dan lainnya

Generic Structure of Explanation Text

 General statement : berisi tentang penjelasan umum tentang fenomena yang akan dibahas, bisa
berupa pengenalan fenomena tersebut atau penjelasannya.

 Sequenced of explanation : berisi tentang penjelasan proses mengapa fenomena tersebut bisa terjadi
atau tercipta.

Purpose of Explanation Text

To explain the processes…..

To explain how or why something happens.

Language featureof Explanation Text

Simpel present tense

Terdapat penjelasan mengenai proses..

Example

Making Paper from Wood chips

(General statement)
Do you know that paper is made from wood? Ya, paper that we use in our daily life is made from wood or
tree. The process of making paper from wood is quite long. The process is called wood-chipping. Wood-
chipping is a process used to obtain pulp and paper products from forest trees.

(Sequence of explanation)
The wood-chipping process begins when the trees are cut down in a selected area of the forest called a
coupe. Next the tops and branches of the trees are cut out and then the logs are taken to the mill. At the mill
the bark of the logs is removed and the logs are taken to a chipper which cuts them into small pieces called
wood chips. The wood chips are then screened to remove dirt and other impurities. At this stage they are
either exported in this form or changed into pulp by chemicals and heat. The pulp is then bleached and the
water content is removed. Finally the pulp is rolled out to make paper.

11. Discussion text

Definition of Discussion Text, yaitu Text yang menyajikan 2 sudut pandang (point of view) pro dan contra.

General structure of Discussion Text

 Issue : (Berisi pernyataan pembukaan yang menyajikan permasalahan yang akan

didiskusikan/dibahas.)

 Argument pro : berisi argument yang mendukung

 Argument cons : berisi argument yang menentang.

 Conclusion / recommendation : Kesimpulan atau saran.

Purpose of Discussion text

To present two points of view about…

To present arguments from differing points of view..

Language feature of Discussion text

Simple present
Ada kata : however, on the other hand

Example

Most people have account in facebook. It’s a communication tool to socialize with other people. However,
facebok has advantages and disadvantages

Facebook allows the user to search for new and old friends. It makes easier to join groups having similar
likes and dislikes. We can also share our feeling, invite someone, or give information to our friends.

On the other hand, facebook has some disadvantages. Some users use facebook to do criminal by any ways.
Some cases such as trafficking, deception, and prostitution happened because acquaintances in facebook.

Despite the above mentioned advantages and disadvantages of facebook, there are many people who still join
facebook everyday. I think it’s okay but I hope they use facebook in proper way.

12. Review Text

Definition of Review Text, yaitu Text yang mereview/mengevaluasi/mengkritik sebuah karya, seperti
music, film, buku, dsb.

Generic Structure of Review Tex

 Orientation : background informasi.

 Evaluations : penilaian, opini, dan rekomendasi

 Interpretative Recount : ringkasan, yang meliputi tokoh dan alur cerita.

 Evaluative Summation : pujian dan kritikan.

Purpose of Review Text

To evaluate/review/critic…..

Language Features of Review Text

  Present tense.

 Sering menggunakan long clause (klausa panjang) dan kompleks.

Example

Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix

I absolutely love the Harry Potter series, and all of the books will always hold a special place in my heart.

I have to say that of all the books, however, this one was not my favorite.

When the series began it was as much of a “feel good” experience as a huge mug of hot cocoa. The stories
were bright, fast-paced, intriguing, and ultimately satisfying.

Order of the Phoenix is a different kind of book. In some instances this works you feel a whole new level of
intensity and excitement by the time you get to the end. I was truly moved by the last page. Other times the
book just has a slightly dreary, depressing feel. The galloping pace of the other books has slowed to a trot
here, and parts of it do seem long, as if we’re reading all about Harry “just hanging out” instead of having his
usual adventures. Reading in detail about Harry cleaning up an old house, for example – housekeeping is still
housekeeping, magical or no, and I’m not very interested in doing it or reading about other people doing it.

A few other changes in this book – the “real” world comes much more in to play rather than the fantasy
universe of the previous books, and Harry has apparently been taken off his meds. I know that he had a lot to
be grumpy in this book, especially with being a teenager and all, but the sudden change in his character
seemed too drastic. He goes from being a warm-hearted, considerate person to someone who will bite his
best friend’s heads off over nothing. It just seemed like it didn’t fit with his character, like he turned into a
walking cliché of the “angry teen” overnight. The “real” story seemed to happen in the last 1/3 of the book,
and this part I loved. I actually liked the ending (and yes, I cried!) as sad as it was. It packed a punch and it
made me care about the story even more. Still a really good book, with some editing it would have been
great.