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The Boys of Summer: 10th Anniversary Edition (English Edition) Formato Kindle

Edizione Inglese di Ciarán West (Autore) Formato: Formato Kindle
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"West writes about childhood - all the politics, secret joys, terrors, and anxieties - so thoughtfully that by the time you realize that this is not your childhood it's impossible not to relate. The story is reminiscent of The River's Edge and early Stephen King, but with a voice that is uniquely West's own. It is lush and beautiful and heartbreaking."- Amazon.comIt's 1989 in Limerick, Ireland, and eleven year old Richie South's summer is shattered by a terrible crime which happens within a few feet of his home. When little Tommy Kelly is murdered in the local quarry, Richie and his friends decide that they are going to bring the killer to justice. Richie grows up fast, experiencing grief, horror and even love, in the space of a few sweltering hot days. Friendships crumble, families are destroyed, and a romance blossoms from the unlikeliest of sources. From the first page until the last, we are inside Richie's thoughts: Living every second of his terror; knowing every minute of his joy; feeling what it is to be a child again.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008NQRL46
  • Editore ‏ : ‎ hhpublishing; 4° edizione (20 luglio 2012)
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SK Jeet
4,0 su 5 stelle A bittersweet summer story
Recensito in India il 18 febbraio 2018
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Written in the conversational style of an eleven year old Richie from Limerick, it’s a rapidly unfolding story of innocence and coming-of-age, drawing you in as you travel along with him through early adolescence, surprising us with his maturity, a summer that saw him grow older in a flash. Leaves you with a bittersweet heartache for wanting to be a child once again. Definitely a must read for anyone looking for a Maeve Binchy-esque flavour, looking at life through a child’s eyes. Can’t wait to read the subsequent books!
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Ms. V. Roche
5,0 su 5 stelle Your thoughts will still be in Limerick long after you've read the final paragraph.
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 27 agosto 2012
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This time 24 hours ago, I was about half-way through The Boys Of Summer, having started it just a few hours earlier. Not long after midnight, I read the final paragraph. Mouth open, in a state of semi-shock; a shot or two of strong whiskey wouldn't have gone astray, particularly as I was faced with the task of trying to get to sleep which was no mean feat after reading THAT story.

It was the last thing I thought of before I eventually nodded off & the first thing I thought about on waking this morning. I was distracted, haunted throughout the day (still am), thinking over & over of the story & how it unfolded, the bits I didn't see coming & how the author worked them in so seamlessly.

The relationship between the main character Richie South & his mother brings some much needed light relief in an otherwise dark & twisty tale. Their exchanges are beautiful in their simplicity. Richie's developing romance with girl next door Marian is another highlight; the feelings portrayed by Mr West will draw you back to your own early experiences in life & rake up all the emotions that came with the territory.

By the end of the first chapter, I was hooked, and I didn't stop reading until I got to the end. I didn't feel like I was reading a book, I felt like I was watching a movie on a huge cinema screen in 3D; so good are Mr West's descriptions of the people, places, scenes.....I have already cast several of the characters in my head.

If Joey Tribbiani were to read this book, he'd probably find himself putting it in the freezer a couple of times. It's dark, it's twisty, it's beautiful, it's simple, it's complex, it's melancholy, it's funny, it's sweet, it's a real treat for the senses. Never before have I started & finished a book in the space of 12 hours. Will I do it again? Maybe, if Mr West decides to grace us with novel number two (here's hoping!).

G'wan & read it shur; you'd be a steamer not to.
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bigpoves
5,0 su 5 stelle Pure rapid, what a ride sham!
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 12 novembre 2012
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Me and a dear friend of mine, sitting down and doing chatting. Contemplating the direction in which our lives are taking, she mentioned that a friend of hers had written a book. Cool innit.

The morning after the night before, I downloaded the sample and began reading on the crapper. Its punchy start leaves you somewhat confused, you're hit with name after name and you feel you haven't a clue what's happening. There's a chase going on, that's what. The quick start settles into a slower paced couple of chapters and everything starts to make just a little more sense. That false sense of security ended abruptly when the sample ended, and I was left with a stark choice. Leave it there, or follow the story of Richie South. And the way it was going I needed to know what this wee tinker was going to get up to.

Best £3.51 I'd spent in a good while. You find yourself an onlooker, Richie's confidant, his wartime consigliere. You will him on to make the right decisions, you cheer him as he finds himself knee deep in the girl next door, as he makes you lament for waiting until the ripe old age of 18. It drags you in effortlessly, so much so you end up reading it in the accent the writing portrays. On the toilet. On your own.

It's funny and charming and yet at the same time it's dark and shocking. In all honesty, it's one of the best books I've read in my 21 years and I'd ask that you do yourself a favour and take this book seriously. Yer man Ciáran is a talented man shur.

Try a sample. I dare you. The toilet will never have seemed so comfortable.
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Laura E White
5,0 su 5 stelle A Great Read . . .
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 9 agosto 2012
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I was utterly blown away by this book, and especially the fact that this was the first offering by Ciaran West.

The Boys of Summer is written from the point of view of the 11 (and 3/4) year old Richie, and the author does an amazing job of speaking from that point of view without seeming juvenile but still remaining true to the thoughts of a young boy on the verge of manhood. As I was reading it, I kept finding myself remembering the feelings of that period in my life - the self-doubt, the excitement, and the fears one has of their burgeoning adulthood (and all that comes with it).

Things I loved about this book:
- the character development is extremely well done
- the story, while thrilling, manages to maintain a healthy level of realism
- the language - as an American, I worried I was going to have trouble with the Irish slang, but it only takes a few minutes of reading to get comfortable with it
- pretty much everything else (seriously - it's a great book!)

I was also impressed that a self-published title such as this could be so brilliantly edited. Being a bit OCD, I always flag little mistakes I find when reading books. This book had fewer than most of the offerings I've seen from major publishing houses, and the story was cohesive - you don't find yourself asking "well, what about . . . ?" when you've finished.

I would strongly recommend this book to just about anyone, but while the story revolves around pre-teens, it is most decidedly not a YA title (at least in my opinion).

I'm already looking forward to whatever Ciaran West does next! (If you're reading this, Mr. West - yes, that's a challenge! I want more!)
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Fiona P.
5,0 su 5 stelle Beautifully written
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 1 aprile 2013
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It took me a couple of chapters to get into it and adjust to the dialect and slang, but then it became a real page turner of a novel. Narrated by 11 year old Richie, it's so beautifully written that the adult reader can read between the lines and understand what the protagonist is too young to fully comprehend. Themes of friendship and bullying ("I just didn't know how to be not friends with him yet") and first sexual experience are dealt with in a way that make me wish I could have read something like this when I was in my teens. (This book is not suitable for younger readers!) All that, and a murder mystery with unexpected twists and turns. A fantastic debut. I'll be watching out for more from this author.
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