Title: It's worth your time--whatever your age.
Product review: Many years ago, I read most of Jack W. Thomas' novels. "Burnout," "The Fear Dealers," "Reds," and yes, "High School Pusher" were written for MATURE teens--certainly a level above S. E. Hinton (no gripe against her). It is also true that, to some extent, they have a common and easily-discernible pattern. For example, each one has a heavy, like "Flip" or "Battery." That said, the characterization is top-notch, and the stories are entirely believable. I think that young readers will appreciate the lesson of the novel, even though they might admire the villains' lifestyle. Perhaps this is one reason that adults will enjoy reading (or re-reading) them. What puzzles me is the fact that none of these have been turned into motion pictures ("Embryo" does not really belong with this group).I would give this novel five stars except that Thomas wrote another entitled "Turn Me On," which I think is his best.
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