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I love the idea behind Truancy: complete control through education! This is set some time in the future, and schools have near complete control over the student population. Classes are harder, tests are even more important, and the rules make sure all teens stay in line. And classes are six days a week now. Students aren't even allowed to talk in the hallways, snack, or use the restroom without express permission. It's no wonder there's a rebellion group known as the Truancy, made up of dropouts and expelled students, fighting to take back their city.

Truancy started off pretty good. I was intrigued by this idea of an entire city being used as an experiment. It's not revealed who is conducting this experiment, or where this is even taking place (it's just The City), but the goal is pretty clear. Someone wants total obedience and order from the citizens, and perhaps conditioning them as kids through the education system is the way to go. I also found it interesting how this has been going on for generations, so even though the kids hate school, they enter the system to do it to the following classes. It's just how life is. They take it, and then it's their turn to dish it out.

As much as I liked this whole set up, I found that I didn't actually care about what was happening. Truancy has a ton of action, since the Educators and Enforcers are finally going full force to stop the Truancy, and the Truancy is stepping up their game to end the Educators and Enforcers. It's never boring, but I felt this disconnect from everything. Our main narrator is Tack, who is the latest student to leave the system and join the Truancy, although for very different and personal reasons, but I never grew to care about him. I felt bad for what happened to him and caused him to run away, but nothing beyond that.

The one character I was really interested in was Umasi. He's this combination of "the wise janitor" and Mr. Miyagi. He lives in an abandoned district which Tack wanders into one day, and then he starts answering all of Tack's questions about what happens to students who leave school. Then Umasi starts his training, including menial tasks that seem like they have no purpose at first. Of course, Umasi has to have a secret, since it's odd that those in charge would just leave him alone like that. I wasn't very satisfied with the explanation, but it was interesting.

In the end, I kind of liked Truancy. It held my interest, but it was more like I was just reading to be doing something rather than becoming invested in the characters and events.


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Truancy Isamu Fukui Books Reviews

I am a senior at a certain high school, and after I saw two friends who very rarely partake in books reading Truancy, I wondered if this could be a diamond in the rough for teen literature. I can't believe how wrong I was. Let me start with this, the books idea has appeal, that is undeniable for many readers, potential and past, but what this book lacks is a plot. Sure, it has the generic plot line so popular In our culture, a young man learns from a philosophical mentor who seems omniscient, but witnesses the death of his sister. Vowing revenge, the protagonist ends up joining the said organization responsible the next day (how convenient). If you are looking for coincidences, this book is brimming with them. My favorite example, the ceramic swords found at factory. I have two problems with this. First, what possible purpose could a government have to make three ceramic swords, when their enforcers use only guns. Second, why three? Once again, convenience strikes to give an exact number needed, for these items that really shouldn't be around in the first place, except for mind-numbingly long fight scenes. I could go on... For an entire book.

Maybe I'm digging too far into a book, something that should be an enjoyable read, but I, in my humble opinion, give this book a C-. Dear author, I realize you were my age when I wrote this, but next time, please give out copies of your book to a hundred of your friends, family, editors, and people interested. And have them point out holes in your storyline ( of course, having the book end up online somewhere would defeat the purpose of writing it in the first place, since you very likely appreciate money as much as the next person).

To potential buyers who read the review first (good for you) I strongly recommend not buying this book, but borrowing it from a friend or the library

To people who liked the book, I'm sorry for bashing on your holy Grail of literature. I apologize.

To everyone else who didn't appreciate this book to it's full intended value, thank you for restoring some of my faith in humanity.
This book speaks a truth that goes unsaid and I think that this series should be on every person bookshelf. I love reading this!
Best. Book. Ever.
I read this book in high school and decided to read it again. It was just as good the second time as it was the first. ready to finish this series. on to the next
Good
When I heard an interview with Isamu Fukui on National Public Radio, I was impressed with the reasons that he wrote this book. Many things he said during the interview and the themes in his novel really hit home school is often the socializing forum for kids. Even though I'm part of the system the radical in me has wanted to blow it up and start over for quite a while. I'm glad that a teenager has had the courage to pen an exaggerated version of how many educators negatively affect their students' moral and self-respect. Thank heavens my summer break has begun because I can not put that book down!
My son read this book for a Summer reading assignment and enjoyed the story and the main character very much. It was an easy read for a 7th grader.
I am a mom of two boys. I got this book for my older son to read, a few years ago. This is still one of his favorite books to this day (He is turning 18 soon.) He has reread the series a few times. My younger son will be allowed to read it when he is around 14 years old. I am a big believer in attempting to keep reading material age appropriate. I also read the Truancy series, and I really enjoyed them. I am so glad my kids enjoy the dystopian genre, it is engaging, thought provoking reading, and these types of books have led to some great conversations with my boys. I check somewhat regularly to see if the author has any other books out. The author is a great story teller. Yes, there is some violence, but I find the story creative and it draws the readers in.
I love the idea behind Truancy complete control through education! This is set some time in the future, and schools have near complete control over the student population. Classes are harder, tests are even more important, and the rules make sure all teens stay in line. And classes are six days a week now. Students aren't even allowed to talk in the hallways, snack, or use the restroom without express permission. It's no wonder there's a rebellion group known as the Truancy, made up of dropouts and expelled students, fighting to take back their city.

Truancy started off pretty good. I was intrigued by this idea of an entire city being used as an experiment. It's not revealed who is conducting this experiment, or where this is even taking place (it's just The City), but the goal is pretty clear. Someone wants total obedience and order from the citizens, and perhaps conditioning them as kids through the education system is the way to go. I also found it interesting how this has been going on for generations, so even though the kids hate school, they enter the system to do it to the following classes. It's just how life is. They take it, and then it's their turn to dish it out.

As much as I liked this whole set up, I found that I didn't actually care about what was happening. Truancy has a ton of action, since the Educators and Enforcers are finally going full force to stop the Truancy, and the Truancy is stepping up their game to end the Educators and Enforcers. It's never boring, but I felt this disconnect from everything. Our main narrator is Tack, who is the latest student to leave the system and join the Truancy, although for very different and personal reasons, but I never grew to care about him. I felt bad for what happened to him and caused him to run away, but nothing beyond that.

The one character I was really interested in was Umasi. He's this combination of "the wise janitor" and Mr. Miyagi. He lives in an abandoned district which Tack wanders into one day, and then he starts answering all of Tack's questions about what happens to students who leave school. Then Umasi starts his training, including menial tasks that seem like they have no purpose at first. Of course, Umasi has to have a secret, since it's odd that those in charge would just leave him alone like that. I wasn't very satisfied with the explanation, but it was interesting.

In the end, I kind of liked Truancy. It held my interest, but it was more like I was just reading to be doing something rather than becoming invested in the characters and events.