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Title: excellent writing but a story not for the squeamish
Review: Toby Litt's use of the English language is nothing short of perfect. However, a book about 4 young boys growing up together and which tells you in the foreward that 2 of them will be dead by the end of the story, is overpowering stuff to say the least.I found it absolutely fascinating reading although very cruel in parts. His portrayal of the"best father" who is in reality a wife-beating, son-beating bully and coward, is very good indeed. The boys hold him in awe for his war skills and do not see the horrible man inside. Litt manages to round out his characters and, in particular, we see the growth of the four different main characters coming to life. I am looking forward to reading more of Litt's books.
