Review
This was a book about a boy who grew up in england but was moved to go to a boarding school in Africa, the war with blacks vs whites had ended to mark an era of peace, but the boys at had a different idea.
It was a gripping story and it was fast paced: Roberts life changing very quickly, the characters were believable from the commanding and cunning Ivan to the naiveness of Roberts dad.
I found the beginning tense and exciting then though the middle the pace and excitement slowed a little in the middle and sped up nearer the end.
The book is set in the 80s and at the beginning Robert faces the choice between the quieter misunderstood group with a black boy named Nelson in or go with Ivan; a loud, mean commanding and slightly evil plan.
Robert conflicts with his mind as to whether or not he made the right decision...
Over all the story was very good and at the end it leaves you questioning what happened, should he of saved the prime minister's life? Was it right to kill Ivan? Did he do Africa a favor or plunge it into darker times? Worth a read.
By Louis
Year 8
Thanks for your review Louis, good work! The more I read about this book the more excited I am about reading it. Did it make you want to do more research into the context?
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