Review of The Curiosity of Chance (2006) by Dave G — 10 Jan 2009
Tad Hilgenbrinck is delightful as the title character in this funny and touching story of a gay high school exchange student in the 1980s. Chance Marquis knows he is 'different' from the rest of the student body, but instead of hiding who he is, he bravely embraces it, winning over some and of course giving the school jocks reasons to pick on him.
There are nicely done sub-plots involving Chance's relationship with his Army Dad and younger sister, and his fascination with a handsome student who lives nextdoor. Hilgenbrinck is a discovery - he went from being obnoxious and hysterical in "American Pie Presents Band Camp" to the polar opposite, of a smart, adorable and intelligent young man doing his best to fit in.
"High school is like Darwinism - survival of the fittest." And indeed, Chance does survive.
This review of The Curiosity of Chance (2006) was written by Dave G on 10 Jan 2009.
The Curiosity of Chance has generally received positive reviews.
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