Nineteen Minutes: A novel

I believed it was loosely based on some school rampage cases because it was mentioned several time in the book. I like the portrayal of Peter Houghton, Josie Cormier and many more characters here. It was well-written book. In fact this is the book that I highly recommend you to read. No regret. I cried when I read the book and even when I write this review.This is the story of Peter Houghton, the boy who scream from the inside to be heard and at least to be left alone (from the bully). This is the story of Josie Cormier,the tough girl who thought she knew how to survive in the pressure of teen life yet confuse about her needs,her life and her identity. This is the story of two bestfriend and two mother - Alex Cormier and Lacy Houghton. This is the story of two family and a school and a community. This is the story from the other side. The story far different from the teen movies tried to portray. This might not be a true story but it resonate with a real life. Someone out there just want to be heard... Maybe if we can spend some time or give them some space we might save their lives... and thousand more.

This book was one of her best i would say. Her stories are always great. This one was definitely a page turner. I read it all day and all night. While i was suppose to be watching where i was walking or while i was suppose to be eating or sleeping i had this book open and in my face. Its the reason i have a sweet LED book light! It was a beautiful, seemingly tragic tale of friendship, loyalty, bullying, love and life in high school.

Peter Houghton has endured years of verbal and physical abuse at the hands of classmates. His best friend, Josie Cormier, succumbed to peer pressure and now hangs out with the popular crowd that often instigates the harassment. Finally Peter is pushed the limit and brings a gun to school.