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A review by shawna_reads
WE WATCH by Geoff Parrell, Steve Stred
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
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"Those with more hate than love in their hearts will burn."
Fork-in-the-Road, Any State is a quiet place to live, where families are raised and everyone is friendly. Life is good for 15 year old Aiden until the local bully catches him holding hands with another boy and ends up telling his father, Reverend Andrew, about the acts of sin. At the same time, a strange boy turns up in the forest saying only one word - "Up". Things are about to change for everyone.
For under 100 pages, this novella sure packed a punch. The relationship formed between Aiden and Matt was sweet, and I loved how much their families wanted to protect them in such a conservative and, ultimately savage (despite appeareances), town. So savage that the Reverend wanted nothing but bloodshed for sinners.
The forest adventures with the boys and their friends were fun up until they found the mysterious boy. Strange things started happening at the arrival of his presence. He was definitely ominous and creepy.
My only problem with this story was that it wasn't enough! I know it was meant to be a quick read, but I felt like the story could have been fleshed out more. A little more about the town, the boys and their relationships, but mainly more background to the Reverend because he was a right dick. However, I still enjoyed it!
"Those with more hate than love in their hearts will burn."
Fork-in-the-Road, Any State is a quiet place to live, where families are raised and everyone is friendly. Life is good for 15 year old Aiden until the local bully catches him holding hands with another boy and ends up telling his father, Reverend Andrew, about the acts of sin. At the same time, a strange boy turns up in the forest saying only one word - "Up". Things are about to change for everyone.
For under 100 pages, this novella sure packed a punch. The relationship formed between Aiden and Matt was sweet, and I loved how much their families wanted to protect them in such a conservative and, ultimately savage (despite appeareances), town. So savage that the Reverend wanted nothing but bloodshed for sinners.
The forest adventures with the boys and their friends were fun up until they found the mysterious boy. Strange things started happening at the arrival of his presence. He was definitely ominous and creepy.
My only problem with this story was that it wasn't enough! I know it was meant to be a quick read, but I felt like the story could have been fleshed out more. A little more about the town, the boys and their relationships, but mainly more background to the Reverend because he was a right dick. However, I still enjoyed it!