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The Fearful (Definitions) (Paperback)

by Keith Gray (Author)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Definitions (3 Aug 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099456567
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099456568
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 390,499 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In 1699, William Milmullen took his six pupils to the lakeside but only he returned after a creature rose up from the water and devoured the six boys right before his eyes. The whole town was shocked and terrified by the tragedy. Many were now too frightened to go out on the lake to fish, and the town's economy was under threat. William Milmullen recovered from the shock of what he'd seen. He named the creature 'The Mourn', and declared himself 'Mourner'. He took upon himself the responsibility to appease the creature by feeding livestock into the lake and vowed his family would forever be responsible for the safety of the town, and that every Milmullen son would take the mantle of Mourner at the age of 16. This novel is set in the present day, and nobody believes in monsters anymore. These days the town is somewhat embarrassed about its monster stories and to many the Milmullen family is a bit of a joke. The family, however, have held onto their duty, believing that if they forsake the creature it will rise from the lake again. Tim Milmullen turns 16 in a week's time. On his birthday he will become the 13th Mourner. But Tim doesn't know if he wants the role. For one thing all the kids at school tease him, calling his father crazy, saying Old William back in 1699 killed the schoolboys himself and made up the story. And Tim's biggest problem is that he doesn't know if he believes in the legend or not. How can he dedicate his whole life to something he has never seen?

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The legend says that in 1699 schoolteacher William Milmullen and his five pupils visited Lake Mou, but only William returned. He claimed that a terrifying creature rose from the lake and devoured the boys. But did it? And if it all happened so long ago, does it really matter to anyone nowadays anyway?

The legacy of that tragedy lives on in the town of Moutonby: a town divided between those who believe in the legend of the lake monster, and those who don't. Tim Milmullen wishes he knew the answer. Every day he watches the dark water, looking for a sign. Because if the stories are true, if the creature in the lake is real, then according to the legend he's the only one who can stop it from killing again.

'an engrossing, unsettling fantasy' Herald
'complex and interesting' Jan Mark
'Extraordinary . . . this is a rich, haunting novel' Inis

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5.0 out of 5 stars not just for kids, 14 Jun 2005
This review is from: The Fearful (Hardcover)
After being told on many occasions by my fourteen year old son that Keith Gray is his favourite author, I thought I'd give this a try. I was very pleased I did. It's intelligent, non-patronising and beautifully written. It gave my son and I an experience to share and lots to talk about (although he prefered Malarkey, which I must also definitely read!) It may be classified as a 'teen read' but as someone well beyond my teen-read years I found this thoroughly enjoyable. I'm extremely pleased there are writers like Mr Gray out there for teenagers.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Different and Detailed, 27 Aug 2005
By Katie Whittam (Huddersfield, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Fearful (Hardcover)
When I first picked up the book, I wasn't sure what to expect from it, as it didn't seem to be my type of book. However, after reading Malarkey, Warehouse and Happy, and really enjoying them, I was sure I had a great book in my hands.

I spent the day after my last exam reading the book, not putting it down until I had finished - yet again! All the characters came alive and you could really feel Tim's emotions. I found it to be a totally new book - I have never read anything similar and it is very tactful with the issues it deals with.

The book is exciting and un-put-downable. Many issues are dealt with in this book, from peer pressure and bullying, to beliefs and legends. Could seemingly natural disasters actually be caused by a monster?

Tim as a character is believable and realistic, from refusing to believe he has the worst job in the world to his doubting of the legends that he has been brought up to believe. Wanting to please his parents, yet live his own life, you can really sympathise with him and see his point of view. His relationship with his girlfriend also comes under strain, and Gray tactfully deals with more intimate relations. His relationship with his father is really interesting - can the 16 year old actually be right? His father is seen as a joke in the town, how can Tim be himself when everyone knows what his future has to be, and his father in confident that Tim will fulfil it?

The detail in the book is brilliant, after looking at the contents page and seeing it covers a week time-span I was amazed that the book could move as fast as it did (though possibly because I was reading as fast as I could just to move on and find out more!).

They say don't judge the book by its cover...The Fearful is mysterious, dark with a little light, strange and individual, all of which is expressed through the cover too.

This is Gray at his best, The Fearful is a different genre to Malarkey, Happy, Warehouse etc. and I feel it is also for a more mature audience. Best read where you won't be disturbed and you can be comfy for hours, with a supply of food and drink (you won't want to put it down)!

Now one of my favourites, I highly recommend this book to everyone who is curious - do you believe in monsters?

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars weird but brilliant, 14 Jun 2005
This review is from: The Fearful (Hardcover)
Different to his other books with a weird and spooky storyline but still brilliant. the ending really made me think. I recommend it to everyone who likes Keith Gray books already.
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5.0 out of 5 stars monster in my mind
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just as good as promised!!!
This book is an excellent read, Keith Gray came to my school and read us an extract when he was still finishing it, he said he had high hopes for it, he was right... Read more
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