What readers think of The House of The Scorpion, plus links to write your own review.

Well I laugh at all the kids that had to read this book for a summer reading project that is required for most 8th grade to 9th grade advance English in Georgia. I was one of them and I decided to read the book myself. I'm a freshmen and 14. It was very interesting, showing the bad sides of what we thought was good. Somethings are like cloning, as the clone doesn't have to be a clone of a president, but could be a clone of Stalin or Hitler. It has a twist of events but has a hanging end. I believe the book let's you decide the end, which I don't like because I end up having a debate against myself, and end up losing. The morals are strong and hidden, only if you think about it will you find them. One I'm using in my project now, and I personally thought of;

It shows how even if someone is exactly the same, they can be hated for being different.

i think this book is the best in all time, even though im only 14 it still kept me all the nights till 4:00 in the morning
i also think this is one of the best book that was writen because well i dont read a lot of books i never read any books in school or for fun but this book changed everything and thats why i rate the book THE HOUSE OF THE SCORPION excelent, from begining till the end but i still hope that they'll be a sequel to the book like wat will happen next to matt

When i saw the name of this book on my summer reading list, I was not fully pleased. But as i got into the book, it became very iteresting and suspensful. After I finished the book, I realized that it hade become on of my favorite books. Altho long, It goes by fast. The House of the Scorpion is truly a great book. - Kevin

I feel this book was awesome. I read it for my 10th grade summer reading project. It was a very good book including stories from old mexican history that my grandfather used to tell me, like the chupacabra. It was nice to be reminded of them also. The book is on my top favorites list. I read it in two days

This was a great book that, I think, all Sci-Fi fans would love. Definately on my favorites list!

I truly am moved by this astounding work of art that Nancy Farmer has created. This is a book worth anyone's time and effort, and a treasure to be remembered by all. The House of The Scorpion is an ingenius book that no author can ever try duplicating. She has this flow and way of how her words appear on the paper that just takes everyone to the next level. I cannot say there has been a better book before. I hugely congratulate Nancy Farmer for her works, and will be expecting just as exciting novels from her in the near future.

This is probably the best book I've ever read. It is so good. I love it!!!!

This is one of my absolite favorite books!! It totally deservs 3 awards :) The story was confusing at times but it was a wonderful story about courage and bravery and the hardship Matt had to overcome! He got through it woth the people he loved and careed for the most. Big thumbs up!! I never wanted to put it down!! I hope they make a movie out of this!!!!