People say Young Adult writing is becoming very dark. This novel might be a case in point - the school pets are being slaughtered; no one seems to care. It is up to teenager Johnny to find the killer; except he is the main suspect. Surreal and full of outrageously black humour this is not for the staid - but it is brilliant. Oh there's a sarcastic cat, as well.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 74 Autumn 2014 ) |