The Terrorist by Caroline B. Cooney is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores the complex issue of terrorism and the consequences of actions taken in the name of ideology.
The story follows the life of a young woman named Lacey, who is drawn into the world of terrorism after falling in love with a charismatic and radicalized young man named David. Despite her initial reservations, Lacey becomes increasingly involved in David's plans to carry out a terrorist attack, convinced that she is fighting for a just cause.
As the story unfolds, Lacey is forced to confront the reality of the situation and the true cost of her actions. She begins to realize that the ideology she has embraced is not as black and white as she once believed, and that the consequences of her actions will not only affect her and those close to her, but also innocent bystanders.
Throughout the novel, Cooney expertly portrays the complexities of terrorism and the ways in which individuals can be drawn into such a destructive ideology. The character of Lacey is a relatable and complex protagonist, and her journey from idealism to disillusionment is both heart-wrenching and eye-opening.
One of the most poignant themes of the novel is the power of propaganda and the way in which it can shape an individual's beliefs and actions. Cooney shows how easily people can be swayed by a narrative that resonates with their own values and desires, and how dangerous it can be to blindly follow a cause without fully understanding the consequences of one's actions.
Overall, The Terrorist is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the complex issue of terrorism and the ways in which it can affect individuals and society as a whole. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the psychological and social factors that drive radicalization and the consequences of actions taken in the name of ideology.
The Terrorist by Caroline B. Cooney (9780590639132)
He raced past the church where his mother had expected to meet the kind of people she read about in British mystery novels: avid gardeners, retired mayors, and handsome barristers. Chris had a stopwatch. He really made this book jump from a two star rating to a three star rating. The move for Laura was good and bad, because she left her old friends and now she can make new ones. Pretty teenaged Laura is so boy-crazy she hopes her unique crush-ranking system will be attractive to college admissions boards. In my pursuit of reading the 100 most-challenged books of the period of 1990-2000, I recently picked up "The Terrorist," ranked at 99. Her fast-paced, plot-driven work often explores themes of good and evil, love and hatred, right and wrong, and moral ambiguity.
The Terrorist by Caroline B. Cooney (9781453274675)
Sometimes his father's driver brought Eddie to school, but more often Eddie liked to be driven to a bus stop so he could get on a bus with other kids. Cooney's books if all of them are going to be written in the same weird style. Everyone she knows is a suspect in Billy's murder, including her friends. Cooney including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection. On another page in his notebook, Billy listed his profits in two currencies. When Billy, living with his family in London, is handed a brown paper package in the Underground, he realizes too late that it is a bomb. Billy sighed heavily and brought out a dark green three-ring notebook with clear plastic envelope pages.
The Terrorist by Caroline B. Cooney
That night a bunch of police and news reporters came to their apartment. Despite the eeriness of it, The Terrorist is a decent, enticing, quick read. Robbie, for example, had to take the Metropolitan, a sleazy, slow, crowded line. It was another five pence for the winner. Who would want to kill her brother and who will be their next victim. No one knows who gave Billy the bomb, or for what reason.
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She does everything to find the suspect for her brother's death. Laura ran to her and slammed the door. She scrutinizes them and questions them and tries to find some sort of meaning for the death of her little brother. The teacher read it aloud, everyone would listen to it. Her seemingly-idyllic international school is transformed overnight, and everyone feels like a suspect. Billy was irked by London banks. Bubbling over with projects, grand ambitions including a plan to visit every inch of China and a multitude of get-rich-quick schemes, Billy is as engaging as he is exuberant--making it especially horrifying when, at the end of the first chapter, he is killed by a terrorist bomb in an Underground station.
