Brough, Randy. Review of Chinese Handcuffs. Voice of Youth Advocates (June 1989).
While concerned about a bloated plot, the reviewer calls the book a "rewarding novel, tough, topical, compelling, and well written."
Brown, Jennifer. "PW Talks with Chris Crutcher." Publishers Weekly (March 12, 2001): 92. This short interview focuses on the novel Whale Talk and Crutcher's reactions to the rash of school shootings.
Bush, Margaret. Review of Chinese Handcuffs. Horn Book (July 1989): 487. This is a long positive review noting that the complex structure mirrors the difficult issues faced by the characters. Called "compelling," the novel is described as a painful, powerful story with the complex character of Dillon holding the plot together.
Carter, Betty. "Eyes Wide Open." School Library Journal (June 2000): 42-45. In the wake of winning the Margaret.....
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