effective verse

Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff

Rating: 4.5 stars (out of 5)

Genre: YA

Review: I had a bit of trouble with this book at first. It's written in verse, which is not my favorite style. But once I got used to it, I found it to be an very effective technique. The uneven rhythm and stark language help to underscore the tension inherent in the story between those who are able to see beyond the walls of the projects and those who have a harder time of it.