It is hard to find a protagonist in this piece, as many of the boys have their own storylines that mesh together to form strong themes. While this and the original in the series have some strong ties to one another, all three books can stand on their own as wonderful pieces of writing that young adult (teen) readers could enjoy, as well as those who simply remember those younger years. Recommended to those who enjoyed The Chocolate War, as well as the reader who enjoys pieces that resonate for long after the story ends.įor some reason, I have become quite the fan of Robert Cormier over the last week, having devour three of his novels in short order. A masterful return for Cormier, who let the sequel percolate a decade before he put it to paper. As the novel reaches its crescendo, Cormier adds a few twists that are sure to sober up his cast of characters and entertain the reader immensely. However, as with many of the other boys, he learns that Trinity and The Vigils serve only as impediments to his discovering his own self.
With the re-emergence of Jerry Renault in town, he makes the bold decision that he will return to Trinity and face the aggressors who pushed him out. With Archie poised to graduate, he will be handing the reins over to someone else, but must make the end of the school year highly memorable. When a planned event to stick it to the school administration goes sideways, Archie is ready to dish out some needed revenge, but not before he discovers that some Vigils are taking things into their own hands and organizing raids to embarrass certain weaker links. While certain members of the Vigils remain committed to the cause, some have turned their attention to some personal interests, including girls.
His handful of new recruits seem eager to help however they can, eager to make their mark and impress those in positions of authority.
With Renault recuperating in Canada, Vigils leader, Archie Costello, has his sights set on more events to stir up some interest. As the students at Trinity remember the events of the fall fundraiser, Jerry Renault continues to suffer the after-effects of defying the school and its unspoken student gang, The Vigils. The curious reader who enjoyed Robert Cormier’s first novel geared towards a teenage audience will surely want to take some time to read this sequel, set mere months after the fiasco of the ‘chocolate war’. As the dust settles on a productive chocolate fundraiser at Trinity Boys’ School in Monument, Massachusetts, there is much still to be decided.
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