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"Very intelligent and moving" - Susan Elkin of The Independent
"This book is brilliant. It's gripping, thrilling and moving, and at the same time it's fantastically well-observed, true-to-life and really, really funny. I absolutely loved it and I highly recommend it to young teen readers everywhere." Chicklish "Tackles a difficult subject with warmth, tact and a surprising amount of humour. Part of the reason it's so successful is that his characters are spellbindingly, compellingly real. Š Really strong recommendation as being up there as one of the best teen contemporary novels of the year so far." The Bookbag "Really loved the idea of this story. It's showing grief through a teenager's eyes, and even though what's happening to Chris is a tough subject matter, the way this book approached it was brilliant. Both the topics of grief and mental health are handled really well Š a prime example of how to tackle these subjects for young adult readers. Š There's some really great humour in this book too totally not what you'd expect when you hear the plot summary! Š I loved that the book felt really current too. In a generation of Facebook and smartphones, this book felt like it really fitted right in with teenage life." Sarah, Total Teen Fiction blog
"This book is brilliant. It's gripping, thrilling and moving, and at the same time it's fantastically well-observed, true-to-life and really, really funny. I absolutely loved it and I highly recommend it to young teen readers everywhere." Chicklish "Tackles a difficult subject with warmth, tact and a surprising amount of humour. Part of the reason it's so successful is that his characters are spellbindingly, compellingly real. Š Really strong recommendation as being up there as one of the best teen contemporary novels of the year so far." The Bookbag "Really loved the idea of this story. It's showing grief through a teenager's eyes, and even though what's happening to Chris is a tough subject matter, the way this book approached it was brilliant. Both the topics of grief and mental health are handled really well Š a prime example of how to tackle these subjects for young adult readers. Š There's some really great humour in this book too totally not what you'd expect when you hear the plot summary! Š I loved that the book felt really current too. In a generation of Facebook and smartphones, this book felt like it really fitted right in with teenage life." Sarah, Total Teen Fiction blog
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"At first I thought there were technical problems - something wrong with the sound system - because when I opened my mouth I couldn't hear a thing. But it was more serious than that...I was completely dumb." Chris loses the power of speech completely when his best friend dies in a car crash. Why? What terrible secret is he hiding? And can he find his voice before it's too late? Powerful and original, this is a thought-provoking new thriller by the author of "coming 2 gt u" and "The Bex Factor"
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Chicklish
Format:Paperback
Chris loses the ability to speak after his best friend Declan dies in a car crash. Chris and Declan were a double-act, and Chris is lost without him. After the initial shock, Chris quickly loses the sympathy of his classmates, with the exception of Declan's former girlfriend Ariel. There's also Will, the charming new boy who befriends Chris. Soon Chris will need to find his voice and face up to what actually happened on the night of Declan's death...
I sympathised with Chris from the very start of the book. I enjoyed his witty narration and hilarious observations even as Chris was hit with the devastating realisation that he'd lost his best friend forever. The story is told in the second person, with Chris 'speaking' directly to Declan. In some ways, for me, the mystery of Chris's secret and the reason for his silence is secondary to the raw, sharp quips in Chris's monologue and the realistic, moving way they portray the strength of Chris and Declan's friendship and the enormity of Chris's grief.
There's a cast of well-drawn characters, from the headstrong, self-reliant Ariel to the weak-willed, dangerous new boy, and every classmate in between. I particularly loved the casual humour about school life, including the girl who became known for throwing up on a certain school outing. Readers will be absorbed by the increasing darkness in Chris's story as he starts to lose himself to grief, allowing himself to be pulled in uncomfortable directions despite his better judgment.
This book is brilliant. It's gripping, thrilling and moving, and at the same time it's fantastically well-observed, true-to-life and really, really funny. I absolutely loved it and I highly recommend it to young teen readers everywhere.
I sympathised with Chris from the very start of the book. I enjoyed his witty narration and hilarious observations even as Chris was hit with the devastating realisation that he'd lost his best friend forever. The story is told in the second person, with Chris 'speaking' directly to Declan. In some ways, for me, the mystery of Chris's secret and the reason for his silence is secondary to the raw, sharp quips in Chris's monologue and the realistic, moving way they portray the strength of Chris and Declan's friendship and the enormity of Chris's grief.
There's a cast of well-drawn characters, from the headstrong, self-reliant Ariel to the weak-willed, dangerous new boy, and every classmate in between. I particularly loved the casual humour about school life, including the girl who became known for throwing up on a certain school outing. Readers will be absorbed by the increasing darkness in Chris's story as he starts to lose himself to grief, allowing himself to be pulled in uncomfortable directions despite his better judgment.
This book is brilliant. It's gripping, thrilling and moving, and at the same time it's fantastically well-observed, true-to-life and really, really funny. I absolutely loved it and I highly recommend it to young teen readers everywhere.
By K. J. Noyes
Format:Paperback
A topic that's been covered before, but this is an original take on it. A best friend dies, Chris is struck literally dumb.
Some good writing of a teenage point of view (though Ariel's speech doesn't always ring true) and some standout funny lines here and there.'
Good teenage read.
Some good writing of a teenage point of view (though Ariel's speech doesn't always ring true) and some standout funny lines here and there.'
Good teenage read.
By Anna
Format:Paperback
This book is very well written for children over the age of 10. From the very start it really grips you in to the story and you want to find out more. The storyline is very sad but this gives it an extra factor to the book. Also the great choice of the character's ideas of how to help poor chris. Also it is good how Declan is linked to two people and that everyone is linked in one way or another. Suggest to anhone who wants a good read! Amazing book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
funny and insightful
Another great book from Simon Packham. As usual his stories contain funny moments (psychiatrist: I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but I'm afraid you're mad. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Mowll
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliantly portrayed healing journey
We find out from a newspaper article that Facebook tributes for 15 year old Declan Norris are flooding in. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Shazjera
5.0 out of 5 stars
A thought provoking read
I was offered the opportunity to review this book and jumped at the chance as Piccadilly Press have some cracking reads. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. R. L. Dove
4.0 out of 5 stars
'That's when it hit me: a sadness so overwhelming it felt like all the...
Chris narrates this story throughout, addressing his words directly to his best friend Declan, who has just died in a car crash. Read more
Published 10 months ago by L. H. Healy
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great teen read.
Silenced was a quick easy read that contained many life lessons and so many emotions it makes your heart break. Read more
Published 10 months ago by ReadWriteReviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best authors around
Yet again, a superb novel from Mr P. He has such an ability to make his stories all the more gripping, because they are based firmly in the reality of everyday life of young... Read more
Published 10 months ago by James Aidan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great read
Another high quality read from Simon Packham. This is a good, well written story, which does not shy away from difficult issues. I couldn't put it down.
Published 11 months ago by H. Martin
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