Half Bad is a book that will rival series like the Hunger Games. It has already been translated into numerous languages and already has a film deal, so, I think it’s safe to say that this book is going to be pretty huge.
Half Bad is the story of Nathan – a half white witch, half black witch. Black witches are evil and white witches are supposedly the good ones. Nathan is the son of the blackest, most evil witch of all: Marcus. Nathan is trapped in a cage and is being held captive by the ‘white witch from hell’. As we follow Nathan’s journey we are whisked into the past to see the events that have led up to him being locked in a cage and then we are brought back to the present and join Nathan on his quest to escape.
This book really does deserve the hype. It is incredible. From the very first page to the very last, I enjoyed every single bit of it. Green has got the most incredible skill in writing for a YA audience and whilst this book isn’t basic or immature, it’s not a book that you struggle to read – it is pitched perfectly. Green’s writing is consistently addictive and you can easily read this book in just one sitting. The plot is compelling and you –need- to know what’s going to happen next.
Nathan is a flawless protagonist, in the sense he was everything this book needed. Even though his character traits were perhaps flawed, he led this book so well. We do switch between second person and first person within the book and whilst the second person was a really great addition, I craved Nathan’s voice. The rest of the characters are a mixed bunch and I found myself constantly changing my opinion of some characters whilst hating others completely! (But hating them for all the right reasons!)
The pace was superb, the flow was just brilliant and I adored this book!
Check out my video review where I go into a little more detail!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFIkIG57sWE