Well written but unbelievable

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This author does a wonderful job drawing you into the experiences and feelings of the main character. Unfortunately, I just had a hard time believing that he would take the actions described in the book. After Jason's cousin dies in the Philippines, he decides to go to his ancestral country to investigate. During his final semester of high school. With his parents' permission, but without them or anyone else. I guess it's just surprising that a kid with a future to look forward to (college, etc.) would choose to go to a country where he has only recently become aware that things are not going well for the general population and where he doesn't speak the language. I would continue reading to see how it goes, but I have a feeling it's going to be painful and awkward.