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The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig A Love Story Don Zolidis Books

Fans of the many plays of Don Zolidis (countless theater and forensics kids across the country, and even the world), will find plenty of reasons to rejoice in his debut YA novel. As a reader may expect from a playwright, the first person narrative is strong and nuanced, as Craig, a smart (even nerdy) high school senior recounts the seven torments of his first real relationship with Amy, a young woman who, at first, may seem completely out of his league.
If this sounds like a story you have heard before, hold on. Zolidis is far too clever a writer for the obvious. He inverts stereotypes by making his characters effectively human and relatable, while dealing with subjects all teens should consider in relationships, especially the ideas of expectation and idealized partners vs reality.
I strongly recommend.


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The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig A Love Story Don Zolidis Books Reviews

Excellent 90s nostalgia, great writing, great thinking about the human condition, and an interesting structure, too! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
SPOILER ALERT!!!
I don’t find ANYTHING about animal death amusing. The cat being mauled to death by the German shepherd? Was the LAST straw for me.
This book is pretty awesome! I live Don Zolidis' sense of humor and can hear the characters' voices and their personalities come alive. The story is written non-chronologically which is different and makes you want to read more to see how it started and ends. I'm from Texas and have no experience with Wisconsin, but totally get everything about life there. Thanks for a great book, Don!
This book is so real. Just a warning that it jumps back and forth in time, but it works for this story. I'm not giving a synopsis, there are enough of those. But of you want to relive pieces of high school romance, this book will help bring back those memories.
And the author's last name rhymes with tonsillitis. Does it get any better?
Don, it was a great book. I've been reading and thinking about it all day. We just recently had our 25 year class reunion. I wasn't able to attend but thanks to Facebook, I got to see glimpes into the event. It's funny how in high school you feel like you know a person's life yet as you get older, you realize its not usually what you expected. Facebook has allowed me to reconnect with old classmates and see a little into their lives. Thank you for writing this book and sharing part of your life and Janesville's.
I read this book in three sittings. I'm not usually one for young adult novels, and I generally have a hard time getting into books that don't include spaceships at least peripherally. Sure, the protagonist is a nerd in much the same way that I was in high school, but it was the flow of the prose that kept me from putting this book down. The book is written as a monolog of Craig, explaining, in non chronological order, his relationship with his on again off again girlfriend during his senior year of high school. The pattern of the monologue is relatable, funny, and insightful in a way that feels real.
Let me begin by noting that I’m an educator. I occasionally find myself checking out books in the realm of adolescent readers to make connections or stay ‘in the know’. Too often, the plots and characters seem contrived or underdeveloped. I’m not looking for REALITY, but ‘reality’ in a non-fantasy/sf novel is always appreciated.

That’s one of the elements that made this book such an enjoyable read. The various main and supporting characters feel like real young people, and their experiences and emotions are given the appropriate amount of weight. There are some lovely moments of growth where a character will realize the perceptions that they have of their life experience may not be consistent with how others see them.

I always enjoy writing that deploys snark and sarcasm with aplomb. Not only is there a cornucopia of it in this book, its use adds a layer of humanity and believability to the characters. Similarly, my nerdy pursuits make me a prime audience for some of the key characters, especially Craig. The usage of Dungeons & Dragons gameplay is more than just a token, surface reference for readers who are obsessed with Stranger Things. Some of the ‘deep cut’ references are especially appreciated, and the combination with the snarky tone of the narration was perfectly pitched.

The changes of tone, from playful misadventures to literal life-and-death seriousness and the associated despair, are generally handled deftly and fairly naturally.

I would contend that this not really a work for young readers. The style and content of the writing, and especially the 1990s setting, seem to pitch the book more at millennials. Some of the elements, particularly generational backsliding and unexpected economic challenges, will certainly connect with younger readers. But it may not mean as much, personally.

A thrilling, heart-wrenching, and unexpectedly wonderful read.
Fans of the many plays of Don Zolidis (countless theater and forensics kids across the country, and even the world), will find plenty of reasons to rejoice in his debut YA novel. As a reader may expect from a playwright, the first person narrative is strong and nuanced, as Craig, a smart (even nerdy) high school senior recounts the seven torments of his first real relationship with Amy, a young woman who, at first, may seem completely out of his league.
If this sounds like a story you have heard before, hold on. Zolidis is far too clever a writer for the obvious. He inverts stereotypes by making his characters effectively human and relatable, while dealing with subjects all teens should consider in relationships, especially the ideas of expectation and idealized partners vs reality.
I strongly recommend.