Flimsy characterization weakens this pulp about a teen sex party
but doesn't neutralize the disquieting issues confronted. Gin
invites a select group of sophomores to her house for a Rainbow
Party, in which each girl will put on a different color lipstick
and perform oral sex on every boy there. Projected result: At the
end, each boy's penis will be covered with a rainbow of lipstick
colors. The narrative begins two hours before the 3 p.m.
(post-school) start time and alternates points of view between the
invitees as the clock ticks down. A grim, glum feeling runs
throughout as various characters exhibit selfishness, crassness and
lack of self-confidence. Even the solidly bonded couple fails to
communicate until near the end. Obstacles prevent the party from
occurring, but themes explored along the way include sexually
transmitted disease, virginity, peer pressure, ambivalence about
sex, the non-mutuality of the planned sex and plain old horniness.
Thin characterization, but frank and unique. (Fiction. YA) (Kirkus
Reviews)
Rainbow Parties. Are they real? Who's going? GIN and SANDY One's
been with all the guys, one's terrified of them. It's Gin's party;
she invited everyone. ALLISON President of the Celibacy Club.
What's she thinkin'? HUNTER and PERRY Friends...with benefits. JADE
Hanging on to it for the right guy. SKYE and ROD Totally doing it,
totally curious. VI Skye's BF who has it for Rod. The party could
change everything. RUSTY and BRICK One thinks he's a playah. One's
built like it. Neither's getting any. ASH and ROSE The class
couple, not ready yet. So why are they going? Would you? Rainbow
Party is a cautionary tale about a group of teens faced with the
prospect of attending a party involving oral sex. The novel
spotlights each of their diverse viewpoints in the hours leading up
to the party. It explores what each teen has -- and has not -- been
up to sexually, and why. And ultimately, why they would consider
going to a party like this in the first place. This book addresses
important and timeless issues relevant to teens, including
self-esteem, peer pressure, awareness about STD protection, and
making an informed and educated decision about readiness for sexual
activity. It was inspired by numerous news reports about the
prevalence and attitudes among teens towards certain types of
sexual behavior, and is intended to engage readers in this
real-life issue in a responsible and constructive fashion.
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