The Long Wait for Tomorrow
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4.0 • 1 Rating
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Publisher Description
Freaky Friday for the 21st century . .
Joaquin Dorfman is back with another smart novel that pushes the envelope of literary fiction, examining identity, high school roles, and even the high-blown concept of destiny through a cool science-fiction lens. What if, in a Freaky Friday moment, a wise and humble 40-year-old man woke one morning to find himself transported back in time, into his body more than 20 years before, when he was the popular, entitled, and arrogant quarterback of the school football team? Could the man do anything to stop a tragedy initiated by the cruel actions of the boy, or is fate too strong a force? It’s the small-town football worship of Friday Night Lights with a dark and unsettling Donnie Darko twist.
Praise for Playing It Cool:
* “A sophisticated mystery/romance/coming-of-age story full of red herrings and elaborate schemes.”—School Library Journal, Starred
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this thoughtful exploration of free will versus predestination, high school senior Patrick, a talented musician, barely registers on his parents' radar. They're unable to move past the death of Patrick's younger brother and, like everyone else in Patrick's town, they're enraptured by his best friend, Kelly, a golden boy and star quarterback headed to Ohio State on a football scholarship. That is, until the day Kelly wakes up a changed man. Unable to remember specific details about the present, filled with an irrational, newfound joy and possessing traits he lacked before (including a love of coffee and a talent for shooting pool), this Kelly seems determined to live life to the fullest. He also claims he's from 20 years in the future, where he is in a mental institution. As Patrick, Kelly and his girlfriend, Jenna, work to answer these questions, they race against the clock to prevent a tragedy that could affect all of their futures. Though the crisis at the end is somewhat predictable, Dorfman's (Playing It Cool) prose is magnetic and will keep readers guessing alongside his protagonists. Ages 12 up.
