It is understandable and intelligent, but contains profound insights on life, suggesting wisdom beyond the authoras age. It is instantly likable as it takes a real look at life, and opens up new ideas and possibilities to readers through clever and linguistically appealing verse. The poems of An Attempt at Adolescence collectively tell an exciting story that will remind readers of their own thoughts and emotions as adolescents. Appealing and memorable, Mr. Coyleas poetry will grab at the hearts of everyone either currently going through, or hoping to connect back to, adolescence.