Pool Boy
Pool Boy
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 2000s
2005
YA
13-17 years
650L
Reviews & Readership
346 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Pool Boy by Michael Simmons and Chad Lowe receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate its humor and relatability, with engaging characters and an entertaining plot. However, criticisms focus on a lack of depth in character development and predictable storylines. Overall, the book is seen as an easy, light read with some potential for deeper themes.
Who Should Read Pool Boy?
A reader who enjoys Pool Boy by Michael Simmons and Chad Lowe likely appreciates contemporary YA fiction exploring themes of privilege, redemption, and personal growth. Fans of The Catcher in the Rye and Perks of Being a Wallflower may find it appealing due to its focus on self-discovery and teenage angst.
346 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
192
Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 2000s
2005
YA
13-17 years
650L
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