Click

Each chapter of Click brings together ten acclaimed authors who collaboratively tell the story of photographer George "Gee" Keane through interconnected narratives. The tale begins when Gee leaves his final gifts to his grandchildren: a series of mysterious boxes for Margaret and a camera for Jason. The story spans multiple continents and time periods, following both the past adventures of the globe-trotting photographer and the present-day journeys of his grandchildren. Margaret must solve the puzzle of seven lettered boxes containing shells, while Jason explores his grandfather's legacy through photography. The narrative structure mirrors the art of photography itself, with each author capturing distinct moments and perspectives that combine to form a larger picture. This multi-authored work examines themes of family connections, artistic legacy, and the lasting impact of small moments caught in time.

Many readers found this collaborative story anthology uneven in quality, with some chapters standing out while others fell flat. The anthology format received mixed responses from young adult readers. Liked: - Creative premise of following a camera between stories - Linda Sue Park's and Nick Hornby's chapters received specific praise for their writing quality - Several readers appreciated the diverse international settings - Young readers connected with the war-focused chapters Disliked: - Inconsistent writing styles between authors created a disjointed feel - Some readers struggled to follow character connections - Multiple reviewers noted the endings felt rushed - Several found the transitions between stories jarring Ratings: Goodreads: 3.4/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 3.5/5 (40+ reviews) Common Sense Media: 3/5 stars One frequent comment from readers was that while individual chapters worked well as standalone stories, the book didn't come together cohesively as a single narrative.

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🌟 The entire book's proceeds were donated to Amnesty International, supporting human rights causes worldwide 📸 Each author wrote their chapter without knowing what the others were writing, guided only by a photograph as inspiration 🌍 The story spans multiple continents, including Ireland, Russia, Jamaica, and Cambodia, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its authors ✍️ The ten authors who contributed to the book have collectively won over 20 major literary awards, including the Newbery Medal and Carnegie Medal 📚 The project was inspired by the "exquisite corpse" game played by Surrealist artists, where each participant adds to a composition in sequence, without seeing the other contributions