Ally Kennen

This book is not the thriller that the cover suggests and being friends with a murderer plays a very minor part in the story. Instead it is more of a 'nothing' book. Chas, the teenage protagonist, isn't always believable and spends too much time incarcerated in a juvenile detention centre, which does nothing for the plot. While the book does have a few thrilling moments near the end, I think may readers will give up before actually reaching them. Gran, in my opinion, is the most likable character - hard as nails on the outside with a heart of marshmallow on the inside, especially where her grandson is concerned. The last page of the book is great (and not because it was the last page). After decoding the clue, it left the reader wondering what was going to happen next.… (mais)