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Bright Young Things [Paperback]

Scarlett Thomas (Author)
2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (258 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Publication Date: 2 Aug 2001
Bright young things required for big project...



Six young people respond to the advert in The Times - all clever, all disaffected with their lives, all looking for an escape. What they least expect is to find themselves prisoners on an island, at the mercy of... who? Their needs are well provided for with a comfortable house and provisions but there's no telephone, no television and no way to escape. The bright young things have to start working out why they're there and how to get away before it's too late...

Product details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks; New edition edition (2 Aug 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0340767820
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340767825
  • Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 12.6 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (258 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 620,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'A generation defining masterpiece' (Matt Thorne )

'A compulsive, edgy thriller' (Loaded )

'An exciting, generation X utopian dream' (Nova )

'Gripping stuff' (Bliss )

'The narrative is invigorating, often sexy and never clichéd as they unburden fears, enjoy frissons of attraction and ponder who has left them on the island, and why. That question is answered in the most chilling way when they learn the truth about the locked room in the attic. Clever stuff that keeps the pages turning' (Daily Mail )

'This black comedy pokes wicked fun. It's one to read with the lights on' (Cosmopolitan )

'Riveting' (Marie Claire )

About the Author

Scarlett Thomas is twenty-six and lives in Devon. She is a journalist and writer. She is the author of a series of crime mysteries starring detective Lily Pascale: DEAD CLEVER, IN YOUR FACE and SEASIDE, are available from Hodder & Stoughton. Her website can be visited at www.tfmedia.com/scarlett-thomas

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Pretentious waffle with no ending 31 Oct 2012
By R. L. Lucas
Format:Paperback
It starts out ok with an interesting idea but is contrived, hard work and after plodding through it I was really annoyed about the stupid non ending, I would have rather lost 20p than the time it took to read this book.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't finish - ends in the middle and you think 'what the heck?' 30 Oct 2012
By Jenni Wren TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ended without a satisfactory ending. Worth 20p I suppose as it was entertaining (in parts) but it just stopped and I thought 'hey where's the ending gone'? The long section where they were playing truth and dare got very boring (silly sexual questions going on and on) and there was a lot about computer games which would baffle anyone without children (unlike me who fortunately knew what it was all about). Would I recommend reading it? No because it's unfinished and unsatisfactory and you suddenly end a chapter and find that's it!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars confusing & disappointing end 29 Nov 2012
By Joanne
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought this book as it was not expensive, At first seemed ok as it was detailing the characters, then once on the island it got more and more confusing. Have to admit I skimmed through most of it and it did seem to go on a bit in places. As for the end, it seemed to finish just as it was getting interesting.... If anyone can explain the ending to me and the point of it please do so!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
An interesting story that grabs your attention from the start and manages to hold interest all the way through. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Kitty
3.0 out of 5 stars Not good at endingsb
The ending was terrible all happy go lucky! But the start was a good read and enjoyable and exciting to readn
Published 1 day ago by Ashleigh Watson
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
I got this as it was cheap and wasn't expecting much after looking at the reviews, however I really enjoyed it. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Nic
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
The book started with a clever idea and I actually felt for some of the characters, when the characters reached the island I was addicted to the book I was desperate to know the... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Kieran Bole
1.0 out of 5 stars Bright young things
I read this book in two days as it is a very simple easy book. It I like when you are channel hopping and come across a movie on channel 5. Read more
Published 12 days ago by S.T.
3.0 out of 5 stars A good book
Shame about the ending though, unless I missed something. Was hoping for a twist or something more exciting as a finish
Published 14 days ago by ritesh solanki
2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting idea - Book doesn't live up to it's synopsis
I was excited and intrigued by the overview of this book, and so downloaded it. The basic idea behind the story is interesting - 6 'bright young things' stranded on an island with... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Carolyn
2.0 out of 5 stars Dull
The idea of this novel is interesting but all the characters are self obsessed and vapid. Yes, it can be great to be vague with a story line but in my opinion certain things... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Rebecca
2.0 out of 5 stars Eh?
The story of 6 bright young things all of whom in one way or another are estranged from a late 90's society through their own fears. Read more
Published 28 days ago by wigsnwine
4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Brilliant read that will keep you wanting more. A story full of great characters that all have something intriguing about them. I wish there was more to read!
Published 28 days ago by charlotte gruen
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