Rating: 6/10Justin Case is convinced fate has in for him.
And he's right.
After finding his younger brother teetering on the edge of his balcony, fifteen-year-old David Case realizes the fragility of life and senses impending doom. Without looking back, he changes his name to Justin and assumes a new identity, new clothing and new friends, and dares to fall in love with the seductive Agnes Day. With his imaginary dog Boy in tow, Justin struggles to fit into his new role and above all, to survive in a world where tragedy is around every corner. He's got to be prepared, just in case.
Summary by Goodreads.com
Another novel from Meg Rosoff I found all the familiar qualities of the previous novels a comforting simplicity. The book I found like its kin was a nice, easy read, something to relax and chill with, not too taxing or demanding which made the read enjoyable. With no expectations for this novel I could enjoy it as it was, another surprisingly unique piece of YA literature. With some real-life issues being addressed the book had a certain amount of depth, however I found the male lead completely jarring for his portrayal as a sex obsessed teenage boy with an almost constant foul mood.
Good Points:
- Easy read, not too demanding or intellectually challenging.
- Light hearted for the most part.
Bad Points:
- Author clearly has some deranged ideas on what a teenage boy thinks about all day :|
- Completely un-relatable characters.
Buy/Borrow/Avoid:
In general for most people, avoid, unless you're a fan of Meg Rosoff's style or enjoy YA literature.
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