Poojitha Tanjore Ms. Asuncion English 9H February 3 2016 "Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock" Reader Response Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock, By Matthew Quick, is quite possibly one of the most important and influential books of this generation. Leonard, a neurotic and impulsive high schooler, brings the reader along on a day in which he plans to kill an enemy in his school, and later himself. Calling this adventure a murder-suicide, Leonard shows us the heartfelt, raw point of view of a boy in severe need of help. Matthew Quick creates a compelling main character who speaks to many peoples deepest fears and scariest thoughts. Not only does Matthew Quick write in manner that reaches all five senses , he writes in a way that creates an immediate need to evaluate priorities, he urges the reader to be kind , and he truly allow s the r...
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