Sweet Guy

by Jared Thomas

If Michael Sweet thought his early teens were difficult, he's in for a shock now he's eighteen and ready to start university. The pressures of study, making new friends and moving into a co-ed college are only the beginning. When Michael sets out to woo the girl of his dreams, it makes dealing with his drop-kick father and the antics of his madcap surfer mate Angus seem a breeze. But life is about to dish up some surprises that help Michael meet the challenges head on.

238 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2005

About the author

Jared Thomas was born in Port Augusta in 1976. Both his parents have Aboriginal heritage, and he identifies as Nukunu due to being raised on Nukunu land and with Nukunu culture. He has published many books and his writing explores the power of belonging and culture. In 2015 his novel Calypso Summer joined the 2015 International Youth Library White Raven list of books that deserve worldwide attention because of their universal themes and exceptional artistic and literary style. His recent releases include Songs That Sound Like Blood and the Game Day series written with NBA player Patty Mills.

Reviews

[Monica]

Boys
Stage 6
Not a great depiction of healthy young men
Lots of drinking, surfing, sex obsessed

unconvincing characters and character journey