Inexcusable book by chris lynch official publisher page simon. Now, in his latest book for teens, inexcusable, lynch delves into the often taboo subject of date rape and as an intriguing twist, tells the story through the eyes of the accused. Inexcusable book presentation by jordan barr on prezi. I almost dont even care what the subject is because right now i am sick and i am confused and i am laid so low by the very idea that gigi boudakian is screaming at me that the whatfor hardly seems even to matter. He started off with an unreliable narrator, not because kier is a liar, which he is, but because kier lacks almost all insight into his b. Inexcusable meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. In the end you become the books trophy, and youll find your head mounted on the cover. Chris lynch was born and raised in boston and now lives in scotland with his family where he continues to write and mentor young writers. How to take care of your mental health while working from home.
Keir sarafian may not know much, but he knows himself. Inexcusable by chris lynch cd mp3, unabridged edition. Chris lynch s national book award finalist celebrates its tenth anniversary with a special edition of this gripping story about a date rapefrom the rapists perspective. How prezi does project status updates with a distributed workplace. Lynch has created a believably deluded narrator in keir sarafian, a popular high school senior who plays on the football team and lives with his widowed father.
Inexcusable, the drama filled book, is somewhat hard to understand but the story itself is good. Inexcusable by chris lynch about the book keir sarafian declares that he is innocent of raping gigi boudakian. Inexcusable inexcusable, book 1 by chris lynch fantastic fiction. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. Chris lynch 40 minute lesson plan target age level junior or senior classroom objective to help students understand the value of reading this book and other books on this and similar difficult topics as well as how to deal with those topics. Inexcusable by chris lynch pdf free download ebook. He has an ma from the writing program at emerson college and is a prinze honor winner for his novel freewill. Chris lynch is the printz honor awardwinning author of several highly acclaimed young adult novels, including printz honor book freewill, iceman, gypsy davy, and shadow boxerall ala best books for young adultsas well as killing time in crystal city, little blue lies, pieces, kill switch, angry young man, and inexcusable, which was a national book award finalist and the recipient of. Lynch has hit a homerun with this provocative, important read about keir, a selfproclaimed good guy headed for college on a football scholarship. Read inexcusable online by chris lynch books free 30day. Date rape from the accuseds point of view is the subject of this finely crafted and thoughtprovoking pageturner slj, a national book award finalist from printz honor winning author chris lynch. Inexcusable by chris lynch a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
His favorite hockey team is the boston bruins and his favorite city is edinburgh. Through firstperson narration, it chronicles the life of high school senior keir sarafian. From the first phrase to the last phrase, chris lynch creates a character with such flawless selfdeception that the reader mistakes being seduced with being stalked. After keir accidentally cripples an opponent during a football game, things really go awry, especially since his victim. Inexcusable by chris lynch date rapefrom the accuseds point of viewis the subject of this finely crafted and thoughtprovoking pageturner slj, a. Inexcusable is a marvelous concept for a novel, with a terrible execution.
Inexcusable is a 2005 novel written by chris lynch in the young adult genre. Inexcusable themes chris lynch this study guide consists of approximately 15 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of inexcusable. Chris lynch, author of inexcusable, uses keirs character and his actions to show the danger of the rigid expectations of masculinity society possesses. This is an example of the drama that happens in the book inexcusable by chris lynch. A sequel, irreversible, was published on september 6, 2016. Inexcusable is a nottobemissed chapter in the anthropology of ritual male dating behavior. This is an account of an accusation of rape from the perspective of the person accused. Through firstperson narration, it chronicles the life of high school senior keir. Set in an american suburb, it is told by high school student keir sarafian, who struggles with substance abuse and is accused of date rape by his classmate, gigi. High school senior and football player keir sets out to enjoy himself on graduation night, but when he attempts to. While the topic of date rape is not a personal issue for lynch. Keir sarafian declares that he is innocent of raping gigi boudakian. Oct 25, 2005 inexcusable is a marvelous concept for a novel, with a terrible execution.
With two sisters in college, keir lives alone with his lonely, widowed father, who treats keir more like a buddy than a son. Inexcusable book by chris lynch official publisher page. Chris lynch has written a noholdsbarred story about truth, lies, and responsibility a story that every good guy needs to hear. Chris lynchs accomplished novel is bound to get readers thinking about whether or not they can trust this narrator. Chris lynchs inexcusable examines an important issue facing contemporary adolescentsdate rapefrom an often underexamined perspective, the rapists. Irreversible book by chris lynch official publisher page. The lowestpriced item that has been used or worn previously. Inexcusable, by chris lynch, is told from the perspective of keir sarafian, a high school senior, football kicker, and selfproclaimed good guy.
Inexcusable is a 2005 novel for young adults by american author chris lynch. Inexcusable definition, incapable of being excused or justified. National book award for young peoples literature, and iceman,the right fight, shadow boxer, gold dust, and slot machine, all ala best books for young adults. Inexcusable is a novel for young adults written by chris lynch in 2005. Chris lynch born july 2, 1962 is an american writer of books for young people. The two leave the party together and wind up in a room. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
Inexcusable book by chris lynch official publisher. Author interview chris lynch, author of inexcusable bookpage. Inexcusable inexcusable, book 1 by chris lynch book cover, description, publication history. This statement is true in more ways than one, as inexcusables surprising narrative plays out. Polluted with alcohol and high on drugs, keir shows up at a graduation party where gigi is brooding over her boyfriends absence. Inexcusable by chris lynch cd mp3, unabridged edition for. The very first scene depicts keir in a bedroom having an intense confrontation with gigi boudakian, the girl that he claims to love. Inexcusable by chris lynch overdrive rakuten overdrive. A curriculum guide to inexcusable by chris lynch about the book keir sarafian declares that he is innocent of raping gigi boudakian. Chris lynch could have written a much more memorable, important book. And the one thing he knows about himself is that he is a good guy.
Violence, substance abuse, death and depression are just a few of the tough topics acclaimed author chris lynch has tackled in his works for young adults. Keir takes societal expectations of masculinity and goodness and internalizes them without analyzing their meanings and effects. And truth be told, so many people kept telling me to make sure that i read inexcusable by chris lynch. Inexcusable by lynch chris 0747582181 the fast for sale. Gigi boudakian is screaming at me so fearsomely, i think i could just about cry. Skewed perceptions of masculinity in chris lynchs inexcusable.