About the Author From the Author's webpage at www.WriteHardest.com: Zach Lichtmann is an author, writing-workshop facilitator, and arts advocate. He recently completed his newest young-adult novel, Dynamo, and is currently booking writing workshops for 2014. Lichtmann has been known to sneak into university lecture halls from Temple to Harvard, and draws on some of those experiences in his newest novel. He loves to write and does it constantly. In his own words: "Writing's not just an account of what's already occurred--it's the catalyst for sharing and discovering everything meaningful in our humanity!" Those who have been in one of his classes would agree. For Lichtmann and the students he inspires, there's something powerful and exciting about the writing process. Lichtmann earned his B.A. in English at Penn State University. He went on to graduate Arcadia University's Secondary Education program for teaching and spent several years building large fleets of young, horizon-hunting writers in his classes. For more information about Zach Lichtmann, visit his author's page at www.WriteHardest.com
M**N
Great Read!
This is a story everyone can relate to. The talent of Zack Lichtmann to describe the situation, the weather, the feelings, etc. causes you to actually visualize the event in your mind. It is a page turner as well with a great story, believable characters, and allows you to feel the excitement, the suspense and the puts you there into the story like you are watching the whole thing. The idea it plants in the minds of readers to be proactive in your life and not just stand by and let life happen to you, but go make life happen for you, is a great moral to the story. It is good for anyone to read from teen ager to adult. I also like that he takes you through the book with various experiences and lets the skill of writing to the work without having to interject any profanity or demeaning language. I will be waiting for another book. Dynamo was a fun read.-Mike
R**L
Loved it! Where was this when I was in high school?!
I'm so glad I found this book with real, relatable characters experiencing raw life! It’s such a cool story, I wish there were more books out like this. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy fantasy and vampire stories that are fun and imaginative and can be epic and exciting occasionally, but it gets played out and predictable. I feel this is a story that not only entertains, but is one that you can really connect with. It's perfect for high school students, especially young men.Dynamo is one of those coveted reads that reminds you of being a teenager: there's the social "pecking order" that's battled out in high school (and the amazing way it gets turned upside-down in this book -- don't worry, I won't spoil it!) There's the electricity and wild nerves of a first date and teen love without being too sappy. And there's the fear of getting caught doing something forbidden and the rush of getting away with it!It's exciting without being overly dramatic like a lot of popular fiction is right now. You get sucked into the world of these characters' lives and start to feel like you know them. You start rooting for them and getting worried when things go wrong. Then, BAM! Matt sees the crime and the ride gets rough and more thrilling as you read. Matt and his friends start going on secret missions and everything gets more and more out of control. It reminds me a little of “Stand By Me”, or “The Outsiders” in that way. And there's the constant thinking that Matt always does. He's almost obsessive and really analytical about everything going on. Reminds me of Scout in “To Kill a Mockingbird”, but through the voice of a teenager. It's got a similar coming-of-age feel. It was great to read something fresh and different – definitely worth checking out!!
S**N
Delta
You know that feeling of wanting more from yourself, an empowering change; this is that feeling. "Dynamo" is also deciding which risks to take to get to that change, even with the outcome of those risks. The action in the plot flows smoothly. The thoughts and questions presented in "Dynamo" are relatable. The great thing is that readers are presented with some pretty good answers. I know I marked down a couple lines and passages of dialogue. This is the kind of book you live out while reading. What I mean is that as you're reading you feel an urge to apply what you're reading to your life; to stop being complacent and find your own dynamo. This can be both good and bad depending on how seriously the reader takes this book. (No one over-do-it please) Pick up this book and get to know Matt, the crew, and their story.
J**T
... reading Dynamo and I gotta say that I really enjoyed it. The book developed the characters nicely and ...
Just finished reading Dynamo and I gotta say that I really enjoyed it. The book developed the characters nicely and the story moved to where it kept me interested throughout. I felt that both the characters and the storyline were believable and relatable. 2 things really popped for me in the book. First, I really enjoyed the subtle humor and hints in the beginning of the book that made quite the difference toward the end. I find that all great authors find a way to do this (King, Rowling, etc). Second, I really enjoyed the ending of the book; it really was the perfect way to end this story. I would definitely recommend this book for both the casual reader and even for schools as the messages were meaningful and insightful.
J**L
A "Dynamic" read
Put simply, the guy can write. He knows how to paint a picture and with clarity. As a reader, I felt like I was walking with the book's protagonist every step of the way.I've recommended this book to several friends and they've enjoyed the book as well. If you're trying to get your teen to start reading, start them with this one. It's an easy and engaging read that mirrors some of what high school students go through during their school careers. One more fist bump to the author. Fantastic book.
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