Gave this a go, but it didn't suit my taste. So here it is for someone else to enjoy hopefully.

On its way to Plum-crazy.

First heard about this book on a programme for WBN in 2011. It's not my usual style of read but it piqued my interest so it went on my wishlist. Thanks for the swap maid-of-kent, I'll let you know what I make of it - though it might be a while (have the typical BCer TBR mountain!) :o)

Mmmmm....what to say about this book! As I said in my previous JE it's not my usual style of read & in all honesty I can't say I enjoyed it - though it was a compelling read & it never crossed my mind to give up on it. I know it's been compared to "The Curious Incident..." & "Room" & the writing style means that's inevitable but for me it lacked the charm of "Room".

Parts of it made me feel very uncomfortable & a couple of points I don't feel were resolved (Sonia's fingers for one) but I probably missed something subtle that would have clarified things.

For a book I didn't really enjoy it does keep coming back into my thoughts especially the ending which I thought was AWFUL!! Maybe awful is the wrong word, I don't mean it's badly written or anything but it's left me feeling a bit shell-shocked, so awful seems to be the word that fits the best. I'm concious of the fact that I'm passing this book on so don't want to say anything to spoil it for the next reader - look forward to hearing someone else thoughts.

Thanks for sharing maid-of-kent & I'll be passing it on shortly to another BCer who has it on her wishlist :o)

On it's way to Blue_berry as part of the Wishlist Tag Game (UK).....enjoy :o)


Still can't get the ending out of my head....

Thank you for sending this as part of UK wishlist tag game!

I had some doubts if I will want to read this after about first 25 pages, but as it was fast reading I kept at it and at the end I'm glad I did. The story is depressingly familiar as I live in London, about a deprived community and knife crime; a young boy gets killed and the story evolves around that. The narrator is a 11-year old boy Harrison, recently arrived with half of his family from Ghana; so the style is quite simple on the face of it. However, his distinctive optimism and way of seeing life is quite touching. The ending was brutal though (one of Harrison's favourite words!).

I'm reserving this for the -One-Book-a-month draw June 2016.

Sent to Lamilla as part of one book a month draw. Enjoy!

Received today. Thanks a lot! Going to read it for the Around the world challenge

available now

ETA: Offered in Reading it, want it? European edition :)
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Is going to feltre next

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Touching story.

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Doesn't seem like my cup of tea but feltre and vyzantia recommended it so I thought I'd give it a try.

Sending it to Spain as part of the RABCK I organised to celebrate my 3rd Bookiversary and 2nd participation in a BC Convention.

What a well-read book!
Mixed opinions here; I must definitely read it to find out!
Thanks for the extremely generous parcel full of goodies, Alexotanil!!

I have tagged Shahrun with this book, for the EU WishList Tag Game. :)

Sent today to Shahrun... Enjoy!! :)

This book has arrived safely with me in London. Thank you so much! I really look forward to reading it.