Wednesday, 8 October 2008

'HERO' by Perry Moore




EBOOK RRP: £5.99 Fiction Comedy/Action



This was the first Ebook I read on my new Ebook reader, and it was a corker! I expected it to be a childrens book, but found that it was definately aimed at adults and the sense of humour in the book was one that I think only adults could understand. It made me laugh out loud at several points but also, I think, addressed several important issues regarding sexuality, relationships, strengths etc! But in a completely indirect and non-moralistic way! Fantastic!



Even though Thom Creed's a basketball star, his high school classmates keep their distance. They've picked up on something different about Thom. Plus, his father, Hal Creed, was one of the greatest and most beloved superheroes of his time until a catastrophic event left him disfigured and an outcast. The last thing in the world Thom wants is to add to his father's pain, so he keeps secrets. Like that he has special powers. And he's been asked to join the League -- the very organization of superheroes that disowned Hal. But joining the League opens up a new world to Thom. There, he connects with a misfit group of aspiring heroes: Scarlett, who can control fire but not her anger; Typhoid Larry, who can make anyone sick with his touch; Ruth, a wise old woman who can see the futureTogether these unlikely heroes become friends and begin to uncover a plot to kill the superheroes. This groundbreaking and widely acclaimed novel tells an unforgettable story about love, loss, and redemption.



My Rating: 10 out of 10! A very good read indeed!




1 comment:

Lj said...

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