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But Kostakis makes good use of the three characters’ narratives, moving from relatable Ryan to sympathetic Harley and finally the initially unprepossessing Miles, whose inability to wear a social mask and habit of seeing his life as a movie make him a touching narrator. debut isn’t particularly subtle: the 17-year-olds are portrayed as types-largely, it seems, so that they can then be revealed to be more than that (predictably, the rebel has a soft heart and a secret pain). The Sidekicks by Kostakis, Will and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

As the boys grieve and try to cope with life in their buttoned-down prep school, secrets are revealed and they grow closer. They lived different lives, had different interests and kept different secrets. All Ryan, Harley and Miles had in common was Isaac. Now that he’s dead, do they have anything in common? Not on the surface: Ryan’s a serious swimmer, Miles is described as a nerd and seems to be on the autism spectrum, and Harley is a rebel (and Isaac’s drug supplier). The Sidekicks by Will Kostakis Book Review SYNOPSIS: The Swimmer.

A free spirit who didn’t let rules get in his way, high school junior Isaac had three totally different best friends. In his absence, Ryan, Harley and Miles discover things about one another they never saw before, and realize there may be more tying them together than just Isaac.In this intricately woven story told in three parts, award-winning Australian author Will Kostakis makes his American debut with a heartwarming, masterfully written novel about grief.