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'Kevin Brooks just gets better and better, and given that he started off brilliant, that leaves one scratching around for superlatives' Sunday Telegraph 'He's an original. And he writes one hell of a story' - Meg Rosoff
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Dawn Bundy is fifteen. She doesn't fit in and she couldn't care less.
Dawn has other things on her mind. Her dad disappeared two years ago and it's all God's fault.
When Dawn's dad found God, it was the worst time ever. He thought he'd found the answer to everything.
But that wasn't the end of it . . .
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a 40 year old guy. I couldn't sleep the other night and picked up 'Killing god' from a pile of proofs (I used to work in a large bookstore where we get them for free). I started it and did not put it down until I'd finished it. Admittedly it was now about 4 in the morning but I didn't care. I'd never heard of Kevin Brooks, never read teen fiction (can't stand those adults who buy the 'adult' versions of Harry Potter and Twilight. If you're going to read kids books just admit it).
I was blown away by the characterisation of Dawn, the rhythm of her mind, her dogs, her life, her obsession with the Jesus and Mary chain. A wonderfully well-told story that makes you laugh, shocks you, has you on the edge of your seat and delivers an ending that is mind-blowing. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone over 15 who likes their fiction gritty, real and funny. Never patronising, never talking down to the younger reader, Kevin Brooks is a tour de force who deserves to be read by the widest possible audience.
I was blown away by the characterisation of Dawn, the rhythm of her mind, her dogs, her life, her obsession with the Jesus and Mary chain. A wonderfully well-told story that makes you laugh, shocks you, has you on the edge of your seat and delivers an ending that is mind-blowing. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone over 15 who likes their fiction gritty, real and funny. Never patronising, never talking down to the younger reader, Kevin Brooks is a tour de force who deserves to be read by the widest possible audience.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although Killing God has a somewhat strange title, the story isn't as controversial as it sounds. Religion isn't the focal point of the plot, and instead 'Killing God' refers to the solution that Dawn thinks will fix everything.
Dawn is one heck of a funny character. Her thoughts and ideas (dog's names - Jesus and Mary, after the band) are witty and individual, and I loved being in her head. The narrative flows easily and fast, and I think this is largely due to Dawn's voice and personality - I couldn't wait to see how her story concluded.
Killing God covers a lot of ground, and is by no means a light, fluffy novel. It deals with broken homes, alcoholism and abuse, and is exactly what you've come to expect from Kevin Brooks. His books are a joy to read, and he has a fantastic grasp on teen life, expertly writing as if he's still that age himself. He doesn't hold back, and never patronises his readers - he just tells it as it is. As it is might not always be happy and positive, but that never stops him from writing about important subjects that need to be addressed. He's a writer to watch, and I hope he continues to provide teenagers with realistic, gritty literature. Recommended.
Dawn is one heck of a funny character. Her thoughts and ideas (dog's names - Jesus and Mary, after the band) are witty and individual, and I loved being in her head. The narrative flows easily and fast, and I think this is largely due to Dawn's voice and personality - I couldn't wait to see how her story concluded.
Killing God covers a lot of ground, and is by no means a light, fluffy novel. It deals with broken homes, alcoholism and abuse, and is exactly what you've come to expect from Kevin Brooks. His books are a joy to read, and he has a fantastic grasp on teen life, expertly writing as if he's still that age himself. He doesn't hold back, and never patronises his readers - he just tells it as it is. As it is might not always be happy and positive, but that never stops him from writing about important subjects that need to be addressed. He's a writer to watch, and I hope he continues to provide teenagers with realistic, gritty literature. Recommended.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got a proof copy of this a few weeks ago as part of my job and I was amazed. I've never read a Kevin Brooks book before and I think he's an amazing writer. Killing God is quite a strong title but it reflects the seriousness of the book. I love the way he doesn't talk down to his readers and speaks to them on a level that both teenagers and adults can relate to. I would recommend this to teenagers and adults alike and I intend to read many more of his books!
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not bad
I quite enjoyed this book. A quick read which doesn't really seem like it is going anywhere until the very end when everything finally kicks off. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Kirsty at the Overflowing Library
Very likeable characters - good read.
I'm an older reader and was quite surprised to enjoy this read. I really liked the main characters and I love how Brooks used the soundtrack of the Jesus and Mary Chain effectively... Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by Diesler Kemp
"So how come God gets away with it?"
This is pretty heavy stuff for your average 13 year-old girl to handle. The plot involves drunken parents, an episode of child sexual abuse, drug runners at each other's throats... Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by Eileen Shaw
Stunningly good writing
As a writer of teen fiction myself, I occasionally read other books in the genre, but only if I think I'm going to enjoy them, and I always enjoy Kevin Brooks Books. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by Mrs. S. R. Wray
the language is flowing
A Young Adult fiction written in a very clever way. It deals with religious fanatics, alcoholism, depression and abuse in a straight-forward manner - all narrated by fifteen year... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2009 by Lou Ice
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