Holes

Wrongly convicted of stealing a pair of shoes, a teenager is sent to a harsh desert detention facility where boys dig holes all day. As he adapts to the punishing routine, he begins uncovering secrets tied to the camp, a dangerous mystery, and his family’s troubled history.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like family adventures with humor, friendship, mystery, and interwoven stories; Not for you if you dislike whimsical plots, flashbacks, or adaptations that simplify their source material.

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