1. In reviewing Three Sisters for School Library Journal, Barbara Hutcheson made the following statement: After a promising opening, it becomes clear that Mazer is attempting too much and that none of the plot lines is strong enough on its own. The novel deteriorates into a soap opera for teens: loosely connected scenes, occasionally intense, sometimes mildly titillating, peopled by shallow characters moving to an abrupt ending ("tune in tomorrow"). This impression is strengthened by the "Sweet Valley High" style dust jacket. Of course, soap operas have a ready audience, but Mazer has done better than this in the past and will do better again. Better to wait.

Is this a fair critique of the book? Take a position and substantiate your argument with examples from the book.

2. Are there any unbelievable parts in this book? While Karen's family was sick at home, she was...