Review of One Eight Seven (1997) by Martin D — 21 Apr 2010
After being felled by a vicious stabbing attack precipitated by failing a student, a determined Brooklyn high school science teacher heads west for a fresh start. But his new assignment--substitute... After being felled by a vicious stabbing attack precipitated by failing a student, a determined Brooklyn high school science teacher heads west for a fresh start.
But his new assignment--substitute relief in a gang-ridden school for a teacher on "stress leave"--proves even more exhausting, as his new pupils' resistance to his teaching soon provokes a potentially deadly desperation.
Penned by first-timer Scott Yagemann, a seven-year veteran of the LA school system. "187" is California police code for murder.
This review of One Eight Seven (1997) was written by Martin D on 21 Apr 2010.
One Eight Seven has generally received positive reviews.
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