![]() I give Geoff Herbach a lot of credit for switching so effortlessly back and forth between Felton’s activities at the time he writes the story and the events in the past that he is writing about. Because the story belongs to both boys, the story is structurally pretty sophisticated. I believe it is meant to be his photo we see on the cover of the book, and “Nothing Special” refers to the way he feels about himself compared to his older, bigger, more athletic brother. ![]() ![]() Though the story is told in Felton’s voice, it belongs just as much to Andrew. What we do know early on is that Andrew has run away, linked up with his dead father’s family, and caused Felton to miss football camp so that he can sort the whole thing out. He writes the letter on a trip to Florida, the purpose of which becomes clearer as the story he tells progresses. Felton tells the story in the form of a letter to his girlfriend, Aleah, who has taken a break from their relationship. This second book about Felton Reinstein deals with the aftermath of the physical and emotional changes he undergoes in the first book, and delves into the effects of his behavior on those around him, especially his younger brother Andrew. ![]() Nothing Special is the sequel to Stupid Fast. ![]()
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