"That Tender Touch" book review of Tenderness

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Title

"That Tender Touch" book review of Tenderness

Description

This review addresses the novel Tenderness as a book for older, young adult readers. Much of the piece focuses on Cormier's portrayals of Eric and Lori. The author contends that the two teens, though different in many ways, share a twisted search for tenderness. Zvirin does note that the novel is not as textured as thrillers in the adult market, but has enough "psychological underpinnings" for teen readers. Also, she comments on the increased sexual content, even if artfully implied rather than explicit, than is typical for Cormier.

Source

Booklist

Publisher

Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library

Date

1 February 1997

Contributor

AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana

Format

JPG, 8.5x11

Language

English

Collection

Citation

Stephanie Zvirin, “"That Tender Touch" book review of Tenderness,” Robert E. Cormier Archive Collection 3, accessed December 13, 2024, https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/44.