“Another average debut novel which comes with a lot of hype.
The story is that one sister goes missing and then is discovered dead, but was she murdered?
Maybe I’m being a bit mean here.
Score 4/10
Date read February 2011
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“An interesting and well written debut novel.
When Foss’s demented mother dies and her dying wish is to deliver a package, Foss has little choice.
He has however issues and is somewhat agoraphobic, caused by a tragedy we later discover.
His journey takes him off to Tokyo and beyond, where he meets a colourful Japanese student and they set about searching for the mysterious Mr Satoshi.
I liked this and will read his next. Book group a little less with 6.25/10
Score 7/10
Date read November 2010
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“First novel and very interesting piece of work.
It has the feeling of unease all the way through, which is a trick few pull off without laying it on thickly.
So what was true and what wasn’t? Nevis is 15 and lives with his father alone from the age of 4…in a transit type van. He has little experience or interaction with other people. He develops unhealthy love for his father.
Terrific read.
Score 8/10
Date read August 2010
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“First novel. A thriller set in Sussex. Lots and lots of short chapters.
Begins nicely with a serial killer running amok through a country village.
If it’s a page turner you are after this might do you well.I found it a bit thin and couldn’t see how this could happen.
Score 3.5/10
Date read June 2010
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