The Finisher

The Finisher by David Baldacci
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

An entertaining coming of age novel showing that by believing in oneself and focusing on relationships which matter, there is no limit to what can be achieved. The main character, Vera Jane, continually is faced with choices which will define her and lead her towards her destiny. The story progresses, she looses her parents, her brother, her livelihood, her reputation and almost her life. Through it all, she carries herself as a hero and never gives up on her quest for knowledge and the truth.

The novel, in the beginning, reminded me of THE GIVER and other novels where the boundaries of the society are significant and citizens are warned that moving beyond the confines of their village will result in certain death. David Baldacci creates characters young readers can relate to, even if the situations in which they find themselves are unique to their world.

Vera Jane must battle her doubts and her insecurities which can be just as detrimental to her future as her battles with monsters and her fellow citizens in the Duelum. All young readers experience doubts about their abilities, who they can trust and what their future holds. This novel allows them to experience those doubts along with the characters and realize that regardless of the obstacles put in one's way, there are positive outcomes which can be realized with perseverance and dedication.


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