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    (Mass Market Paperback)

    • Pub. Date: April 1990
    • 160pp
    • Sales Rank: 32,466
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      • Pub. Date: April 1990
      • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
      • Format: Mass Market Paperback, 160pp
      • Sales Rank: 32,466

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      The Understanding of Differencesby bjt

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      April 17, 2009: West Side Story" does a nice job of explaining the love and conflicts that arise between people of different ethnic groups. The story appeals to teenagers of middle school probably to those in the nursing home. "West Side Story" appealed to me in seventh grade and is still in my interests today.

      "West Side Story" took place in the bitter streets of New York City. The book, of course, consisted of two gangs with different races. There were Pollocks in one group, Puerto Ricans in the other. There was no significant reason for the gangs to battle, but just that each gang wanted the streets of New York City to be made their own. Of course the groups could not mingle with any member of the opposing ethnic, but two people, Tony and Maria, ignored this rule. The author, Irving Shulman, did a terrific job of explaining the emotions inside the gangs, the emotions during the gangs' rumbles, and the feelings of Tony and Maria. "West Side Story" is a modern version of Romeo and Juliet, explaining the situation of love in a more understandable way.

      In this action drama, many emotions jump out of the pages, while Tony and Maria not only battle with the hatred between the gangs but keeping their love strong through it all. Tony and Maria are forced to sneak around and secretly love each other. Both know that if they are caught, nothing good will arise. Neither Tony nor Maria approve of the gangs. They see eye to eye despite their ethnic, and see no reason why everyone can't just get along. They want the streets of New York to be a place for friends not rivals.

      I am definitely a fan of "West Side Story," and I recommend the book to those who want a good action, love story with a hint of dispense. Once you read the first few pages, you'll never want to put the book down.

      If you are ever looking for a fun book to read that will keep you on your toes, you might want to highly consider reading "West Side Story.

      Good Bookby Anonymous

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      March 14, 2009: Good book for Middle school and High school kids NOT elem. school i really don't know what to say ?? sorry


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