Review of Homeboyz

I felt that Homeboyz, written by Alan Lawrence Sitomer, was an interesting book. It is about a boy named Teddy and the revenge he seeks.  After his sister is shot in a drive-by, which was written off as a R.P.R.T. (Wrong Place Wrong Time), the protagonist of the story tries to “get back” at the gang who did it.  In a matter of weeks, Teddy ends up in jail, a court, and under house arrest.  He is then assigned to be the “big brother” of Micah, a want-to-be gangster.  The book narrates the troubles both boys go through as they try to escape the danger of the streets.  What I enjoyed most about this book was the storyline.   While reading, I was eager to turn the page to find out what surprise was coming next.  The reality of the entire situation was captivating. As Teddy traveled through the justice system, I felt that I was actually in court with him.  The twists in events always kept me on my toes.  Teddy is a character that I can relate to because he is avidly interested in technology.  He is always observing the small things in life and can make accurate conclusions very quickly.  I try to do this too, but I am not nearly as precise as Teddy.  Although I believe that the writing could have been better, the plot makes up for it.