Face

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I read this book as an adult and compulsorily, even though I would say it would be a great piece of reading for a teenager. However, I loved it. I adore the way Zephaniah writes, but what I really liked about it is how, in a very simple way, he shows how people get to realize what they do to others once they suffer the same on themselves (and that's a pity.) This would be an excellent prompt for discussion about prejudices regarding appearance and our reaction to those less fortunate than ourselves. If there’s one thing that Martin is sure about, it’s that life is pretty good to him. But life – as Martin is about to find out – has a habit of throwing the unexpected at you.

What happens next will change Martin's life and looks, and show him the true meaning of strength, courage, discrimination and friendship. Enjoyed this from Benjamin Zephaniah. Having been through a similar event, I found his research into the burns and the explanation of the feelings and emotions to be brilliant.I really wanted to like this book. The cover is good and thought provoking and the concept behind it was really interesting. I feel like if it had been executed better this book could have been brilliant. Unfortunately it wasn't. Martin's life looks good with a model for a girlfriend, the best gymnast in school, and as a class clown. But, his life is drastically changed by one choice - to get into a car unknowingly with a stoned driver. Martin is left to deal with the burns he received after the car rolled and blew up. Through this trial he discovers who his true friends are, the difference between love and lust, and what it really means to be beautiful.

This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.If you are looking for something grounded in reality which manages to perfectly balance issues around discrimination and prejudice towards appearance, race, culture, and personal interest, then this is a MUST read. Martin thinks he has his life sorted. He is good looking, funny and the undisputed leader of the gang of three. Until one night he accepts a ride home in a stolen car, and the police give chase. What happens next will change Martin inside and out. Because for some people, life is only skin deep… With this being my 3rd reading of 'Face' (reading the book twice, and the play once), I still love this book and the message it teaches the reader. It’s just a little too shaky in places, and whilst there aren’t any overt mistakes in terms of grammar and punctuation, I did occasionally find myself being jerked out of the story when somebody behaved strangely or said something unusual. You could tell it was purely for the sake of advancing the moral. And then there was the part where Zephaniah said it was a Friday, and in the following scene it was “the next day” and still Friday, somehow.