93 pages • 3 hours read
Neal ShustermanFull Tilt
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Neal Shusterman's Full Tilt, sixteen-year-old Blake must navigate a sinister, supernatural amusement park to rescue his comatose brother, Quinn. Guided by strange invitations and pursued by the park's malevolent overseer, Cassandra, Blake faces seven terrifying rides, each reflecting his deepest fears. Through these challenges, Blake uncovers hidden strengths and learns to confront both his past trauma and his future. The book features themes of trauma and family dynamics.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman is well-received for its gripping, fast-paced narrative and strong psychological elements. Readers appreciate the deep character development and vivid descriptions, although some find the plot predictable and the ending somewhat rushed. Overall, it offers an engaging, thought-provoking adventure suitable for young adult audiences.
Who Should Read Full Tilt?
Readers who enjoy thrilling, fast-paced young adult fiction with psychological twists will be captivated by Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman. Fans of Scythe by Shusterman and The Maze Runner by James Dashner will appreciate the inventive plot and intense action in this gripping story.
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12-18yearsLexile Level
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