49 pages 1 hour read

Robert Cormier

I Am the Cheese

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1977

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Before You Read

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Robert Cormier's I Am the Cheese is praised for its intense, gripping narrative and complex, layered storytelling that effectively explores themes of identity and memory. However, some critics find the plot's nonlinear structure challenging and potentially confusing. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking and memorable read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I Am the Cheese?

Fans of suspenseful, psychological fiction with a young adult focus will enjoy Robert Cormier’s I Am the Cheese. Readers drawn to complex narratives and themes similar to S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders or Lois Lowry’s The Giver will appreciate this gripping tale of identity and memory.

Recommended

Reading Age

13-18years

Lexile Level

750L

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Education
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Identity: Mental Health
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth
Topics
Education