The Party of the Third Part

I appreciate this story more as I read it again.  Though not the story of the "heaviest" nature, it points out things about pressure parents can exert on their children, especially female children.  In a way, this story could be considered a switch on the "gay for pay" term, with Jerry acting "straight for pay," though Jerry, Amanda, and Jack all know the truth.

The story also touches on the subject of "what is rich"  but also the pressures some subsets of society put upon people to act "high and mighty" while being magniloquent asses in their behavior.  (If you don't know the word magniloquent, look it up on dictionary dot com.)

While the story maintains a light tone, there are serious issues being discussed indirectly in it.  Peer pressure, dating pressure, internal pressure in one's heart to find "someone special," comfort with oneself, financial status, and more.

Well done, Geron.

This is a cute little story about some high school students who learn about more than just reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmatic!

As usual, I want to read more about these characters. I want to see them have more adventures. I want them to meet Charlie Boone!
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