Synopsis: This twisted love story is told through the eyes of a nameless young narrator who is close to being kicked out of his third boarding school in a row. One day, he discovers a fisherman's hut on the edge of the sea and falls in love with Finn, the boy who lives there.

Review: Described as "a modern Catcher in the Rye", this novel is a beautifully written tale of young love. It is both challenging and poignant in its approach to the concept of identity and sexuality. I would suggest that both the subject matter and complexity of vocabulary make it more suitable for older teenagers. It is a novel that I hugely enjoyed and would highly recommend. It could lead to some interesting PSHCE discussions and should be heralded for the sensitive and positive way that it depicts these issues.

2007-11-19