aksel_dadswell's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful book that had moments of genuine terror and heartbreak in equal measure. Aronovitz captures the teenage voice perfectly, the humour and the insecurity and the insight adults don't necessarily notice or give them credit for. The use of language is haunting and incredibly engaging - I devoured the book in a single feverish sitting. Not only is this a damn good ghost story, but Aronovitz's lushly detailed and tangible characterisation makes it a damn good human story, too.
Also, thanks to Centipede Press for this beautiful edition of the book, without whom I probably wouldn't have heard of it, or Aronovitz.
Also, thanks to Centipede Press for this beautiful edition of the book, without whom I probably wouldn't have heard of it, or Aronovitz.
More...