Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
by Matthew Quick
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 27.6K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 288 pages.
About Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
Today is Leonard Peacock’s birthday. It is also the day he hides a gun in his backpack. Because today is the day he will kill his former best friend, and then himself, with his grandfather’s P-38 pistol.But first he must say good-bye to the four people who matter most to him: his Humphrey Bogart-obsessed next-door neighbor, Walt; his classmate, Baback, a violin virtuoso; Lauren, the Christian homeschooler he has a crush on; and Herr Silverman, who teaches the high school’s class on the Holocaust. Speaking to each in turn, Leonard slowly reveals his secrets as the hours tick by and the moment of truth approaches.In this riveting look at a day in the life of a disturbed teenage boy, acclaimed author Matthew Quick unflinchingly examines the impossible choices that must be made—and the light in us all that never goes out.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Matthew Quick |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 27,647 |
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What genre is Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock?
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock worth reading?
Based on 27.6K reader ratings, Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock?
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock has 288 pages.
Who wrote Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock?
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock was written by Matthew Quick. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock?
The ISBN-13 for Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock is 9780316221340.0.
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