![]() ![]() ![]() Mann is gray, he is portrayed as neither villain nor a good guy. I started reading the book fully prepared to hate the teacher, to view him as predator and abuser. The weakest (or maybe the strongest) aspect of the book is its moral ambiguity. Nelson is masterful in portraying feelings of a teenage girl consumed by her first love. ![]() It is excruciatingly painful to follow Carolina through her crush and obsession, her happiness and heartbreak, her rage and despair. Carolina totally looses her head, she is in rage and thirsts not only for an explanation, but for revenge. Mann breaks up with Nine with no explanation and within days marries another woman. The taboo affair develops steadily, the couple start talking about their plans for future and then suddenly Mr. Her crush is encouraged by the teacher and soon their relationship becomes romantic and sexual once Carolina turns 18. Mann - she is completely taken by his wit and good looks. The moment Nine sees her new poetry teacher - Mr. She adds poetry to her science-heavy schedule to broaden her horizons. Carolina is an excellent students who plans to study astronomy in college. "Teach Me" is a story of a love affair between a high school senior Carolina (Nine) and her poetry teacher Mr. Have I not checked out the author's website, I would have never guessed the book was written by a man. Nelson for channeling a high-school girl so well. ![]() Certainly one of the most memorable YA novels I've read lately. ![]()
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