Mrs Gibson says:
“Every so often a book steals your heart, wrings it out and then refills it with love, wonder and hope. You are left, almost grieving that it has finished.
This book is for those who enjoy a slow, deep exploration of characters, those who feel out of sync with others around them, who are unusual but witty and creative, just lacking the confidence to show their true colours.
And it is character that Kelly McCaughrain focuses on, the story moves slowly but is carefully constructed. Although the main voice belongs to Finch, we hear his twin sister’s voice through her blog even when she is lying in hospital in a coma after a trapeze accident (several posts were conveniently scheduled to appear after this). Colliding with their close sibling and trapeze-flying relationship comes Hector, the archetypal geek – or so we think – one should never judge by appearances!
A story of circus tricks, love and relationships, honesty and bullying. A warm tale which will have you laughing out loud (particularly at the self obsessed Bond Girls and whisky drinking Grandma), catching your breath and rooting for those you wish would be true to themselves and win through the complexities of growing up. Kelly McCaughrain’s first book displays her skill for dialogue, at portraying school and family life realistically and gentle humour. I loved it and miss it already!”
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