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The Carson Phillips Journal
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Chris Colfer
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Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal follows the story of outcast high-school senior Carson Phillips who blackmails the most popular students in his school into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college application; his goal in life is to get into Northwestern and eventually become the editor of The New Yorker.
At once laugh-out-loud funny, deliciously dark, and remarkably smart, Struck by Lightning unearths the dirt that lies just below the surface of high school.
The film Struck by Lightning is set to be released by Tribeca Film later this year and features Colfer's own original screenplay. Colfer also stars in the film alongside Allison Janney, Christina Hendricks, Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Hyland, and Polly Bergen.
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- Susan Mather
- 12-05-12
A Big New Talent Right Here at Audible first!
Be in on the very beginning of author & narrator, Chris Colfer's debut book, which has also been scooped up by Hollywood - both of them, to be the Star of his own book, first book, no less! A very bright high school kid who learns how to manipulate his otherwise non-literary co-students, esp a few of the more popular kids who have secrets to hide, secrets that they'll do anything to make sure they stay hidden -- even if it means writing an article for this 'unpopular' kid's Literary Magazine. Why is he so driven to break his own code of ethics? Because he'll do anything to get into Northwestern so he can get away from these people who've bullied him so long AND, more so, to work his way up to becoming a writer for The New Yorker magazine, a mag most his schoolmates haven't yet heard of. Another great find at Audible, which made it possible w/it's Exchange Program (I.e., you don't have to be stuck with a book you don't like; you can now exchange your old choice with a better one. Thanks Audible!)
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- najones
- 10-15-16
I love you Chris. AWESOME STORY
I looooved it. Chris, Kurt is my absolute favorite character on Glee. Well done, Chris. This book gave me hope.
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- A Y
- 09-04-20
Truly Wonderful, Poignant and Hillarious
This book is a must read/listen for any one in need of a reminder on how amazing and heartbreaking life can be all at once. The importance of our temporary existence in this world is to remind ourselves everyday to be in the moment. Enjoy the good and the bad all mixed in together.
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- Julie
- 11-28-17
so funny and just a great story and i love it over
it was the the most amazing book. funny jokes and i dose not heart that i love the writer.
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- Rita K.
- 11-28-18
A funny, and meaningful story. With unexpected events.
I laughed so hard at the jokes, and sat there listening to the story go on with anticipation. I don’t normally read/listen to books for then once, sense I already know the story, but this definitely is a book I will listen to multiple times. I’ve been a fan of Chris Colfer’s other books such as his “The Land Of Stories” series, so I was already well aquatinted with his writing style, but Chris surprises me with every book he writes. This book had such a great feeling to it, with a surprising ending. I haven’t seen the movie version of this, and I’m glad I haven’t, and that I listened to the book first. Although throughout the whole story it gives off a sarcastic, and humorous vibe, there were some parts where I unexpectedly got teary eyed. I didn’t expect how much I would have loved the character Carson Phillips, but I ended up loving the character development and personality. If you are a fan of Chris Colfer, like writing, a smart ass (like me), or simply are just very sarcastic you will love this book. This book was inspirational, even when it didn’t sound like it was. I rate this 5/5 because of all the times I had to pause it and laugh out loud. Because of all the times where I took one line to heart. And because of the times where I couldn’t help but see me in Carson’s shoes. Enjoy the book, you won’t regret listening to this story.
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- leanne loehr
- 11-02-15
Loved it!!!
I read this book after watching the movie. I think that it was performed amazingly although I didn't love the ending. I definitely recommend this book but to also watch the movie because the movie gives you insight into what happens to other people in the story. Five stars!
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- Alpha Niave
- 10-23-17
I loved it
I loved this book.i think it was well written,this is my first time reading one of his books and I was surprised I'm a huge fan of him on glee too... well done Kurt well done❤
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- Mary Kay Woodin
- 03-13-24
the best
I love that he was part of the reading club and the literary clubs too and I think it's amazing.
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- diane
- 07-05-14
I hated the ending!
I listened with great enjoyment and interest to this tape. While listening I looked up the author's other books, I thought about recommending it to some kids I know and compared it to "The Perks of Being a Wall Flower",until the end. I'm not enough of a literary critic to know if the ending was powerful or not, but the first thing that came to mind was the movie ending of one of my favorite plays "The Bad Seed". If you read the book or see the play you get one ending, if you watch the movie you get another. I feel like we got the movie ending here and it almost ruined the book for me.
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- VG
- 10-05-21
Brought Me To Tears
I absolutely LOVED listening to this story. The ending was one I did not expect. It brought me to tears. Chris Colfer yet again succeeded at getting me to love a character and bring them close to my heart. I loved this. I love this. I will always love this.
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