53 pages • 1 hour read
Carol Rifka BruntTell the Wolves I'm Home
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt, fourteen-year-old June Elbus mourns the death of her beloved uncle, Finn Weiss, who succumbed to AIDS in 1987 New York. As her family shuns Finn’s partner, Toby Aldshaw, June secretly befriends him, navigating her grief while uncovering family secrets. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and the impact of stigma. References to anti-gay bias, stigmatization of HIV/AIDS, and death appear in the text.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt is widely praised for its poignant exploration of grief, family dynamics, and coming of age. Reviewers commend Brunt's vivid character development and emotional depth. However, some critics note the pacing can be slow at times. Overall, it's a deeply moving debut that resonates with readers.
Who Should Read Tell the Wolves I'm Home?
Readers who enjoy Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt are often drawn to coming-of-age stories and complex family dynamics. Fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith would appreciate its poignant narrative and emotional depth. Ideal for those who seek heartfelt, introspective fiction.
RecommendedReading Age
16-18yearsLexile Level
720LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
LGBTQ
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Relationships: Friendship
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict