David Scrimshaw reviewed Boom! by Mark Haddon
Review of 'Boom!' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
This was fast and fun read about a teenager, Jim, and his best friend in the UK who discover that two of their teachers are speaking in a secret language and decide to learn more about them.
Telling you that this is science fiction gives is a bit of a spoiler, but there's a rocket ship on the cover, so there's a hint already.
There's some good, fun weirdness in this story, but what makes it most worthwhile is Jim's family dynamics. In particular, what happens with his father who gets laid off and takes up playing with remote-control models.
I'd be happy to lend my copy to anyone who'd like to read it. I've had the book on my to-read shelf for so long that I'd forgotten where I got it. Although Manon says she's pretty sure she bought it for me. I bet she did. It's an adorable …
This was fast and fun read about a teenager, Jim, and his best friend in the UK who discover that two of their teachers are speaking in a secret language and decide to learn more about them.
Telling you that this is science fiction gives is a bit of a spoiler, but there's a rocket ship on the cover, so there's a hint already.
There's some good, fun weirdness in this story, but what makes it most worthwhile is Jim's family dynamics. In particular, what happens with his father who gets laid off and takes up playing with remote-control models.
I'd be happy to lend my copy to anyone who'd like to read it. I've had the book on my to-read shelf for so long that I'd forgotten where I got it. Although Manon says she's pretty sure she bought it for me. I bet she did. It's an adorable little hardcover with the cute little rocket on the cover.