Ordinary People

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Summary: Conrad's teen needs
Review: In this book, by Judith Guest, Conrad Jarret, who is the main character, goes through many torments. Conrad has severe depression, and does not find solice in his fathers blindness to the problem, or his mothers neglect. This book goes through the stages of grieving that Conrad goes through. It shows how his father handles it. Which is very numbingly. Mr. Jarret trys to hide his true feelings of remorse, to help his son. This how ever makes the matter even worse. Mrs. Jarret could be considered a main root to Conrads sadness. She doesn't forgive herself or her son for the terrible incident that started this mess. Not only can she not forgive him, but she can't love him. This book was a true window into the soul of grief. It also was a book that could heal the soul. It had very nurturing messages in it. Although Conrad has the ability to depress you, his determination toward normality, and love, makes a very sureal feeling. This book is a break through, through sadness. It shows the very depths of anger, and anxiety, to the relief of love, and understanding.

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Summary: Novel Says Nothing
Review: This novel is boring, has a jumbled beginning, drags in the middle and rushes the ending. It's saving grace is that it capitalizes on common human feelings and relationships, while never really saying anything. The theme, as near as I can figure: "You are unique, just like everyone else." Who doesn't relate to Conrad? Comments welcome.

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Summary: Excellent story of a broken family
Review: I am a 17 year old junior attending Fairfield Prep in Fairfield Ct. This story was assigned to us in theology and it was a story of relationships. Truly I must say that I have understood much from this book about this family and their grief over their dead son. A excellent story i would recomend to anyone.

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Summary: i thought it was a little boring but was very true to life
Review: i thought the book was boring but it related to every day problems. It could of happened to anybody to be frank i thought the book was boring and was only so-so

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Summary: Ordinary People is great. I would recommened it to anyone.
Review: I am 17 years old. Ordinary people is definietly the best book I have ever read. Some of my closest friends were suicidal. It was very interesting to see how they feel. I feel sympathy for Conrad and how is mother treats him. Anyone, any age can read this book and they will highly enjoy it.

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Summary: Good Read
Review: Ordinary People is a very complex, but very well written book. The first few chapters are a little confusing at first, but the story clarifies itself as you read along. At times the story line got a bit boring, but it definitely proved to be one that deals with real life events and emotions in a way that the reader can relate to.

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Summary: My review of Ordinary People
Review: In my opinion, Ordinary People by Judith Guest really plays on the emotion of the reader. I know I cried a few times, but you might not want to listen to me considering that I'm a pretty sensitive person. I also believe that the emotion of having a family member die and then having another almost kill himself is well presented in this novel. So I don't waste your time going over everything and giving away the ending, Ordinary People is a great book and I would recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: Guest is a fabulous writer
Review: Judith Guest really got the feelings of a true teenager in this book. It shows just how hard it is for a young adult to make it in a world that is crashing down around them. I loved her book Ordinary People. I felt like I really knew Conrad and what he was going through. I recommend this book to any teen who thinks they are alone in a cold world.

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Summary: Examining a "typical" family...
Review: This novel is a must for exploring inter-personal relationships and family interaction. Ordinary People is a lesson in communication. The book should be read by every college student, because it is a "lesson in life," applicable to many generations and many academic disciplines.

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Summary: Ordinary People was a book I think any teenager relates with
Review: reading Ordinary People, I found myself glued to the book, waiting to reach the end. It totally is real and is no fairy tale. I think that it gives every reader an outlook on many things such as death, suicide, and relationships with friends and relatives. I think this is one of the best books I have read in a long time