A review by martha_schwalbe
Mamba Point, by Kurtis Scaletta
4.0
I checked this book out of the public library because the cover was facing me. I had no expectations about it or any idea what it might hold for me.
This is the story of two brothers who move to Liberia with their parents because Dad is going to work for the US embassy. The older brother decides to go by Law instead of Larry because he gets a fresh start. Linus, the protagonist, wants to be different, change his persona but doesn't think changing his name will help; he is a 'fraidy cat' by his own admission.
Linus can't go outside because every time he does he sees snakes. Linus does go through a very meaningful transition, more believable and understanding than Gatsy or Jake. Linus is a fun character and the cast of characters is a group whose stories would entertain us at dinner.
This is the story of two brothers who move to Liberia with their parents because Dad is going to work for the US embassy. The older brother decides to go by Law instead of Larry because he gets a fresh start. Linus, the protagonist, wants to be different, change his persona but doesn't think changing his name will help; he is a 'fraidy cat' by his own admission.
Linus can't go outside because every time he does he sees snakes. Linus does go through a very meaningful transition, more believable and understanding than Gatsy or Jake. Linus is a fun character and the cast of characters is a group whose stories would entertain us at dinner.