Stupid Fast (football, dealing with puberty)

Book Title: Stupid Fast by Geoff Herbach

Thoughts: When I read the reviews for this, I thought this was going to be a funnier book than it was.  I didn't laugh.  I felt sorry for Felton Reinstein and would not wish this type of turmoil on any teenager.  I guess I still can't laugh at the meanness of teenagers. 

Fifteen year old Felton narrates about how terrible his life is: puberty kicks in; none of his clothes fit; his mother has locked herself in her bedroom and taken his TV; his younger brother dresses as a pirate; the football coach wants him to play football; the football coach's son does not want Felton to play football; because his best friend went to Venezuela for the summer, Felton has to take over his paper route; and he has no girlfriend.

I guess I just know that some of my students have parents who check out and refuse to help and support their child that I could not laugh at this situation.  Maybe teenagers who live in this type of situation can find the humor it in, but I couldn't.  I'm not saying it is a stupid book because it isn't.  It's just if you are looking for a humorous book, I don't think this is it.