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The Last Summer of the Death Warriors

Francisco X. Stork
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The Last Summer of the Death Warriors

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

Book Brief

Francisco X. Stork

The Last Summer of the Death Warriors

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nuevo Sombra, New Mexico • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Last Summer of the Death Warriors, Pancho Sanchez, a teenager in New Mexico, escapes an orphanage to avenge his sister’s death but reconsiders his path after forming a deep bond with D.Q., a fellow orphan with cancer. Sensitive topics in the book include death, cancer, mental disability, and sexual predation.

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,284 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Francisco X. Stork's The Last Summer of the Death Warriors is lauded for its complex characters and emotional depth, blending themes of friendship, mortality, and purpose. Critics appreciate its thought-provoking narrative and relatable protagonists, though some feel the pacing is uneven. Overall, it’s a compelling read that resonates deeply, despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last Summer of the Death Warriors?

The Last Summer of the Death Warriors by Francisco X. Stork will appeal to readers who enjoy profound coming-of-age stories with a philosophical twist. Fans of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian will appreciate its emotional depth and exploration of friendship, love, and mortality.

4.1

2,284 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nuevo Sombra, New Mexico • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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