Marcelo in the Real World
by Francisco X. Stork
Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 14.7K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 312 pages.
About Marcelo in the Real World
Marcelo Sandoval hears music no one else can hear--part of the autism-like impairment no doctor has been able to identify--and he's always attended a special school where his differences have been protected. But the summer after his junior year, his father demands that Marcelo work in his law firm's mailroom in order to experience "the real world." There Marcelo meets Jasmine, his beautiful and surprising coworker, and Wendell, the son of another partner in the firm.He learns about competition and jealousy, anger and desire. But it's a picture he finds in a file -- a picture of a girl with half a face -- that truly connects him with the real world: its suffering, its injustice, and what he can do to fight.Reminiscent of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" in the intensity and purity of its voice, this extraordinary novel is a love story, a legal drama, and a celebration of the music each of us hears inside.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Francisco X. Stork |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 312 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,651 |
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What genre is Marcelo in the Real World?
Marcelo in the Real World is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is Marcelo in the Real World worth reading?
Based on 14.7K reader ratings, Marcelo in the Real World has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Marcelo in the Real World?
Marcelo in the Real World has 312 pages.
Who wrote Marcelo in the Real World?
Marcelo in the Real World was written by Francisco X. Stork. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Marcelo in the Real World?
The ISBN-13 for Marcelo in the Real World is 9780545054740.0.
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