THE CASUAL VACANCY - OUT 27TH

[Kai'ichi]

...except they won't. 'Cos it's a book. Probably.

Well I reserve judgement till I've read it, but how does it compare to Slaughter? Or CHERUB? (Worse than the former but not than the latter?) In any case I'm slightly more surprised at the usage of expletives than dark themes - does that say something about me, I don't know

Mind you kids nowadays...

[Sophismic]

I am in possession of not one, but two copies (doubled up on a birthday presents, lucky me ) Haven't started it yet but it's definitely net on my to-read list.

[Michael]

Has anyone finished this?

[Sophismic]

Ooh, pick me, pick me! ;D

It's very, very different to HP, both in terms of plot and terms of writing style. She jumps between different characters each chapter, with them eventually linking up. Dark in places, strong language in places and an unexpected, shocking ending. I enjoyed it, a little slow to start but good once you get into it. Nice mix of characters too.