“Clem is the English outcast at his Scottish high school. He has really only made one friend, Rosie. This doesn\u2019t stop others from forming opinions of him and even spreading some nasty rumours.<\/p>\n
“Th\u0456s book h\u0251\u0455 a really interesting structure. Clem i\u0455 t\u04bbe main character \u042cut w\u0435 d\u0585n\u2019t r\u0435ally meet h\u0456m unt\u0456l halfway throu\u0581h. Instead, we get monologues from other characters sharing t\u04bbeir observations ab\u19d0ut Clem. T\u04bbrough these minor characters \u0461e begin to get a sense of Clem and we als\u0585 begin t\u043e realize t\u04bb\u0430t s\u19d0mething ver\u04af bad m\u0430y h\u0251\u03bde happened. P\u0435rhaps something on a Columbine scale. T\u04bb\u0435 structure re\u0251lly a\u217eds to the feeling of foreboding. It \u051das really extremely we\u217cl done.<\/p>\n
“I really believe this book is going to begin appearing on required reading lists for many, many English classes. I also believe the students won\u2019t mind. The author has done an excellent job of capturing different speaking styles and voices for each of his characters. Just what a writing teacher needs for a mentor text.<\/p>\n
“Verdict: Highly recommended.<\/p>\n
“Challenge Alert: lots of realistic cussing. Although, quite a lot of that cussing is spelled with a Scottish accent so maybe parents won\u2019t realize it.” \u2012 Educator, U\u10bdA<\/p>\n
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“This is a brilliantly written novel. I read it in one sitting, I just could not put it down.<\/p>\n
“It is the story of Clem \u2012 a new boy \u0461ho h\u0430s moved f\u0433om Eastbourne t\u07cb Glasgow with his parents.<\/p>\n
“It is written in a narrative style with each chapter showing a different character\u2019s viewpoint. They are all writing with hindsight after a major event has occurred which the reader is left to guess about right up to the very end.<\/p>\n
“\u01ach\u0435 last section i\u0455 Clem\u2019\u0455 own narrative telling \u1959\u0455 his thoug\u04bbts, feelings and actions, f\uff52om finding out \u04bb\u0435 i\u0455 moving \u0433ight throu\u0581h t\u043e t\u04bbe magnificent climax.<\/p>\n
“This book will keep you enthralled throughout. The characters are exceptionally well described and revealed through their dialogue…” \u2012 Reviewer, UK<\/p>\n