- Library Binding: 284 pages
- Publisher: Holiday House (April 1987)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0823406482
- ISBN-13: 978-0823406487
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.2 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,092,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 8-10 Rinaldi again writes of Brieanna McQuade, the spirited female protagonist introduced in But in the Fall I'm Leaving (Holiday, 1985) . In this new episode Brie, now 16, begins dating Joshua Falcone, her best friend's brother. While he seems thoughtful and charming, he has a bad reputationa sex scandal resulting in his expulsion from a military school. Forbidden by her father to see Josh outside of school, Brie meets him secretly, hoping that the relationship will progress beyond friendship. Meanwhile her older brother and confidante Kevin is experiencing doubts about remaining in the priesthood. Brie presses Josh for romantic attention, forcing him to reveal that the scandal had involved him and the colonel's son, not his daughter. Feeling both abandoned and betrayed, Brie confronts the issue of Josh's homosexuality in a lengthy confessional with Kevin. Subsequently, she seeks to reestablish her friendship with Josh and then offers strength to Kevin when he needs it most. Brie's submission to peer pressure, her uncontrolled temper, and her defiance of parental discipline remain intact from the first book. There is nothing fresh, creative, or unique here, but the story line moves quickly and reads easilyexcept for the lengthy confessional dialogue. This novel will appeal most to readers already familiar with the McQuade family; however, it can stand alone. Cynthia K. Leibold, Anderson High School, Cincinnati
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite books by Rinaldi,
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This review is from: The Good Side of My Heart (Library Binding)
This story is about a junior in high school named Brie. She lives with her father who has his own newspaper and has a priest for a brother, Kevin. When her best friend's brother, Josh, comes home from millitary school she will do many things she has never done before just to be with him. But after a while as her feelings grow she tends to keeping thinking "Why won't he...". And the answer is shocking to her. I loved this book but I didn't want the shocking thing to happen. I wanted all she wanted to ha[[en.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Superb Young Adult Fiction,
By Sheila Trimble - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Good Side of My Heart (Library Binding)
Although written in 1987, this well-written fiction book is as relevant today as it was thirteen years ago. In fact, it was probably ahead of its time in discussing teenage homosexuality in young adult literature when it was originally published. This quality story focuses on realistic adolescent experiences and deals with the issue of sexuality in a sensitive and intelligent fashion. The story is told through the experiences of sixteen year old Brie, who like many adolescents, battles with a parent, faces peer pressure, and makes some decisions that, while seemingly important at sixteen, she will hopefully be able to look back at and laugh when she is an adult. Ann Rinaldi's style of writing makes this book easy to read and difficult to put down. The character development is well done, even in the most minor of roles in the story. Rinaldi's use of visual imagery is superb, as it is easy to imagine the experiences of the characters as they are described from Brie's point of view. Brie's experiences and the stages of understanding and maturity she goes through with those individuals closest to her make this a quality read for young adults. 4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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The Good Side of My Heart,
By Kara Fuller - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Good Side of My Heart (Library Binding)
In Ann Rinaldi's story, The Good Side of My Heart, there is a mix of love, hate, and lies that keep you interested until the very last page. Conflict with a young girl, her best friend, her brother, father and herself keep you captivated and wanting more. The Good Side of My Heart is full of conflict between almost every character. Brie, a young girl in high school, has a good life and a bright future until she falls head over heals for her best friends brother, Josh. Josh comes to Brie's town after being kicked out of his private school because of an intimate relationship with the Captain's kid. Brie would do anything to be with Josh, including lie to her father, sneak out of the house, cover up a drug scandal on her island, and keep things from her brother, whom she is very close to. Brie's brother, Kevin, is a priest who has always been there for Brie through everything to help her with her problems, but this time, they are both relying on each other when Kevin starts to question his faith, and Brie finds out a life altering secret from her love, Josh. The storyline is very intriguing, full of colorful characters and interesting conflicts; it is easy to relate to real life. The narration lets you know exactly what Brie is thinking and you can almost feel like you are in the story with her. You get mad when she gets mad, sad when she is sad, and confused when she is confused. The Good Side of My Heart is for all ages, but especially for young people, mainly girls, who are going through the stages of growing up, falling in love, and learning to fall out of love. The novels juicy conflicts and realistic themes make this story a real page-turner with a satisfying end. |
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