Freaky Green Eyes

Freaky Green Eyes by Joyce Carol Oates

Available in The Swift Current Library?: Yes
General topics: Family, Arguments, Trust, Betrayal
Rating out of 5: 3.5/5


Summary: Fifteen-year-old Franky Pierson knows that her famous sportscaster father has a bad temper. She also knows that her parents do not get along and that sometimes violence erupts. When her mother moves into a cabin she owns and only visits a few days a week, Franky thinks they just need their own space for a little while. But things seem to get worse and her father's behavior becomes more extreme.

Franky's alter ego, Freaky Green Eyes, is a tough personality that saves her from dangerous and scary situations and is now needed more and more often at home. When her mother disappears, Franky does not want to know what happened. But the truth always seems to have a way of getting out.


Good Points: - The plot was okay
- The characters had at least one realistic quality


Bad Points: - While Franky's denial of her terrible home life is realistic, it goes on for far too long for the patience of readers.
- The plot was predictable
- The characters were very cliche and unrealistic, with few realistic qualities.



Overall Review: While the book looked interesting and wasn't difficult to get into, I found it far too predictable and quick-paced to make a decent novel. Things chugged along above the speed limit, and most things had little connection with others.
I was disappointed.


If you liked this book try: Big Mouth and Ugly Girl


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