56 pages • 1 hour read
Elaine Marie AlphinThe Perfect Shot
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003A 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 Elaine Marie Alphin's 2005 novel, The Perfect Shot, high school basketball player Brian Hammet navigates the trauma of his girlfriend Amanda's murder while working on a history project about the Leo Frank trial, which parallels the current trial of Amanda's father, Michael Daine. Through his relationships and facing various challenges, Brian learns the complexities of honesty and loyalty. The novel tackles themes including grief, racial injustice, and murder.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Perfect Shot by Elaine Marie Alphin is praised for its gripping plot and well-developed characters. Critics commend its exploration of themes like justice and morality. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and certain plot twists predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read that effectively combines mystery with thought-provoking issues.
Who Should Read The Perfect Shot?
Fans of compelling, thought-provoking mysteries with strong character development and social themes will find The Perfect Shot by Elaine Marie Alphin captivating. This novel is ideal for readers who enjoyed John Grisham’s Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer or Lois Duncan’s suspenseful young adult tales like I Know What You Did Last Summer.