A tense, romantic thriller by one of the world's greatest children's writers.
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Philip Pullman is a highly acclaimed author of books for young people. His Dark Materials: Northern Lights won three awards in 1996; The Firework-Maker's Daughter won the 1996 Smarties Gold Award and Clockwork was shortlisted for the Whitbread Book of the Year 1997. The Butterfly Tattoo is an engrossing and agonising thriller. What starts out as an apparently harmless holiday job for 17-year-old Oxford 'A' level student Chris Marshall, slowly but surely turns into something quite other. Unhappy and traumatised by the break up of his parents' marriage, things start looking up for Chris when he falls in love with the beautiful, emotionally bruised Jenny. But then his boss's dangerously shady past slowly but surely starts catching up with him and before he knows it Chris has become the innocent cause of death and disaster. An ingeniously plotted, simply written and grippingly readable thriller which involves the reader in deep questions about the nature of innocence, criminality and social responsibility. --Tamsin Palmer
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Chris falls in love with Jenny the moment he sets eyes on her at an Oxford ball. She's beautiful but secretive and he can't help but want to be with her. But fate is cruel and, as their relationship blossoms, tragedy and violence wait in the wings. Chris’s boss has a shady past that won’t stay hidden. And his ruthless enemies will use two innocent teenagers to exact their revenge on him . . .
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This is a re-issue of an early Pullman novel, previously titled The White Mercedes. I hadn't read previously read it, but I saw the reviews for this and decided to check it out as a possible class text with EFL students. It has the Pullman trademark prose voice, a very matter of fact style, but layered with imagery and pulling no punches. It is a neatly devised plot and a moving story, but as a previous reviewer has noted, it is not a children's book. Teenagers of 14-18 will enjoy it, but younger readers need to be aware that it is quite an adult book. The book is cool, chilling and speedy to read.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Katherine
Format:Paperback
When I read this book I thought it was brilliant. Philip Pullman is a spectacular storyteller and in my opinion this is one of his best. Did you know that this was one of his first books published? Whenever I mention it to my friends they say they have never heard of it and many people haven't as it is no way near as famous at 'His Dark Materials Trilogy, but just as good. Yes, the ending may be slightly predictable but that should not put you off reading it, it is compelling and beautiful. One of my favourite books of all time.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Nancy Carter
Format:Paperback
Another unputdownable and evocative read in my ever-expanding collection of Phillip Pullman books. He fails to disappoint yet again.
The opening line leaves you in no doubt that this is another emotional page-turner set in one of Phillip Pullman’s many beautiful Oxfords’.
The opening line leaves you in no doubt that this is another emotional page-turner set in one of Phillip Pullman’s many beautiful Oxfords’.
The Butterfly Tattoo, set in modern Oxford, tackles difficult issues through a story of love and innocence. The storyline is a little predictable but it allows you to focus on the key points being explored through the main characters, modern issues such as divorce, abuse and mistrust.
It’s not fighting for the top spot in my book collection but it definitely is a must read for Pullman fans.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Pullman in Another Oxford but Really Worth Reading
Fans of Pullman's trilogy should receive a fair warning before moving any further. This is not Lyra's Oxford, this is our Oxford so expect thugs, sex, crime but also love, trust... Read more
Published on 19 May 2008 by Ford Ka
5.0 out of 5 stars
UTERLY FANTASTIC MOVING BOOK
This is one of the best books i have EVER read for ages! i have never read these kind of books that are love story and very affectionate and emotional,but it really woke something... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2006 by Dani
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing ...
Both "The Butterfly Tattoo" and "The Broken Bridge" are decidedly avarage books, which is pretty much all there is to say abou them. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2006 by Wrecky World
3.0 out of 5 stars
its hard to believe that this is philip pullman!
i read his dark materials before this, and then went to investigate other pullman books. however this is not to the same standard as the trilogy. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2006 by cait
2.0 out of 5 stars
Quite average 'coming-of-age' tale for teenagers
Like so many, I was enthralled by Pullman's work in the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy (gosh, even though I can't bear that collective title) - this is the only other of his novels I... Read more
Published on 19 May 2006 by Arbie
4.0 out of 5 stars
good book - visibly one of his earlies
I don't understand what anyone's problem is with this not being a children's book - Pullmann is a great writer, and I believe he writes what comes to him, whatever... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2005 by Tivadar Mach
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not a children's book
Having been thrilled by the Dark Materials Trilogy, I thought I would introduce my daughter (aged 9 and an avid reader) to Philip Pullman, as he is essentailly a children's author. Read more
Published on 28 July 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
if you haven't read this book have you been locked in a cave? superb it has everything and has one of the most sad and dramatic ending ever.
Published on 30 May 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brillint book, you really should read this!!!
I loved every page of this book, i read it before i read his dark materials and i was transfixed by yet another of philip pullmans complex plots. Read more
Published on 29 May 2001
4.0 out of 5 stars
The most miserable book I've ever read
The Butterfly Tattoo is just the most tragic, frustrating, HEARTbreaking book I have ever read. I was crying my eyes out for Jenny at the end. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2000
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