51 pages • 1 hour read
Jake, Reinvented
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Book Brief
224
Novel • Fiction
Suburban High School • Contemporary
2003
YA
12-16 years
800L
Super Short Summary
In Gordon Korman’s Jake, Reinvented, Rick Paradis narrates his final year in high school, focusing on the enigmatic Jake, whose wild parties captivate his peers. Rick discovers that Jake's transformation and extravagant lifestyle aim to win over Didi, the girlfriend of the school's quarterback, Todd. As friendships and romances complicate, Jake's secrets unravel, leading to dramatic confrontations and life-altering consequences. The novel discusses abortion.
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Romantic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Gordon Korman’s Jake, Reinvented receives praise for its engaging storytelling and contemporary reimagining of classic themes from The Great Gatsby. Reviewers appreciate the relatable characters and modern high school setting. However, some criticize its predictability and lack of originality. Overall, it offers a fresh, youthful twist on timeless societal issues.
Who Should Read Jake, Reinvented?
Readers who relish contemporary high school dramas with themes of identity and transformation would enjoy Jake, Reinvented by Gordon Korman. Fans of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and those who appreciate the social dynamics explored in Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak will find this novel appealing.
1,620 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
224
Novel • Fiction
Suburban High School • Contemporary
2003
YA
12-16 years
800L
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