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 Ostrich Boys - Keith Gray
Newest Review: ... in his wake. The opening made me quite uncomfortable as I began to wonder what kinds of characters these were, and who they ... more  ... might hurt, but it soon becomes clear that they are mixed up young boys rather than dangerous teens, and I found myself hoping they would be able to find some solace.
Gray presents the action in a very physical way. As they shuffle awkwardly in front of this house, Blake finds that 'the problem was Kenny, who kept squirming, shoving bits of me and Sim out into the glare of the streetlights.' I enjoyed this kind of style which meant that the action was easy to follow, understand and imagine without a great deal of ef...more |
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Ostrich Boys - Keith Gray: A humorous, boy-friendly read (1148 words)
by - written on 02/07/09 (Very useful, 74 readings)
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'It's not really kidnapping, is it? He'd have to be alive for it to be proper kidnapping.' The cover of 'Ostrich Boys' encourages readers to anticipate a slightly surreal and humorous journey. This is certainly what Gray delivers, but he also produces something much more nuanced and ultimately meaningful than simply an unusual outing. The basic plot Kenny, Sim and Blake feel that their friend Ross' funeral was a sea of hypocrisy and the opposite of a fitting tribute to him. In a flash of inspiration, they decide to take Ross' ashes to Ross, a barely-village in Scotland. Nothing is allowed to be an obstacle: not the distance to Ross ... Read the complete review
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