Inexcusable

By Chris Lynch

PERSONAL REACTION: I really enjoyed Inexcusable. I liked that the story was told in a non-linear timeframe and that the reader gets bits and pieces of the whole story until the plot’s culminating moment is finally detailed.

The main character, Keir Sarafian is a likable, regular kid. Told from his point of view, the reader hears his thought processes, understands his perceptions, and observes his actions. Even when he made minor errors in judgment, I liked him. And then there were larger errors in judgment and I found it more difficult to approve.  Until finally, I found myself just shaking my head.

I am looking forward to recommending Inexcusable to some of my male students. I think they’ll be able to relate to a lot of what Keir experiences. I also think the book’s message is one that all young men should hear loud and clear.