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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Not an easy read but a fantastic book - there were times I found the story almost too painful to continue but I am glad I read it to the end. Well recommended!” see full review » see other reviews » |
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Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Sunday, March 24, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is not an easy book to read however it is well written and does get you thinking and questioning.
Set in a London school during the hottest summer on record this is the story of a school shooting and how the person who pulled the trigger is not the only one to blame.
The story is told by the police officer investigating the case and her interviews with those affected by the incident, what starts out as a simple open and shut case (we know who pulled the trigger) becomes much more. While no one else cares about the reasons behind the shooting Lucia is determined to find out.
What Lucia finds is institutionalised bullying, police corruption and the power of money to silence.
From being a madman who shoots innocent children we learn what has actually been allowed,even sanctioned, within the school and can sympathise with how it could drive someone to kill.
Not an enjoyable read but a worthwhile insight into the other side of school shootings.”
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Book Worm wrote this review Tuesday, March 19, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
★★★★
This is not an easy book to read however it is well written and does get you thinking and questioning.
Set in a London school during the hottest summer on record this is the story of a school shooting and how the person who pulled the trigger is not the only one to blame.
The story is told by the police officer investigating the case and her interviews with those affected by the incident, what starts out as a simple open and shut case (we know who pulled the trigger) becomes much more. While no one else cares about the reasons behind the shooting Lucia is determined to find out.
What Lucia finds is institutionalised bullying, police corruption and the power of money to silence.
From being a madman who shoots innocent children we learn what has actually been allowed,even sanctioned, within the school and can sympathise with how it could drive someone to kill.
Not an enjoyable read but a worthwhile insight into the other side of school shootings.
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“Anyone who thinks bullying is not that big of a deal should read this book. This was a horrifyingly realistic portrayal of what it's like to be bullied. I enjoyed the way the author used interviews to tell Samuel and Eliot's stories. I wish Lucia had taken more a a stand against her bully. I highly recommend this book.”
nickaholic23 wrote this review Friday, November 16, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“While I found it a bit slow starting I grew to completely love it and found it hard to tear myself away from it. I loved the way it switched from the criminal interviews, as it were, to how Lucia was dealing with the investigation and working out what led Sam to commit such a crime. Very unique and not a story I'll be forgetting for a while.”
Devon H wrote this review Sunday, November 11, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A supposedly mild mannered history teacher arrives at assembly one day and opens fire on the crowded school hall, killing three pupils and a fellow teacher before turning the gun on himself.
cheekylaydee wrote this review Tuesday, June 12, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
An interesting, multi-layered novel. A bit like an onion the further you read into it the more is revealed and you start to think to yourself, rather than the obvious culprit, who is ultimately to blame for this and more importantly does anyone really care? Deceptively short considering the amount of content Rupture is definately worth a read if you find your regular crime fiction lacking depth.”
“I thought it was well written, with a number of twists that I wasn't expecting. I real mysteries fairly regularly, so I think it takes some talent to surprise me. Police procedurals can be formulaic, but the female detective in this one breaks the mold a bit and seems more real. She reminds me a bit of Barbara Havers (sp?) in the Elizabeth George series. It's dark, a bit chilling, so not a book I'd read to cheer me up, but satisfying all the same.”
Chicago Librarian wrote this review Saturday, May 12, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“sad really”
Euodia S wrote this review Monday, November 21, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Not an easy read but a fantastic book - there were times I found the story almost too painful to continue but I am glad I read it to the end. Well recommended!”
John Gilchrist wrote this review Monday, December 20, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've not read anything like this. You can sense the Cormac McCarthy and Philip Roth influences, but Simon's style is his own. The first-person narrative from the interviews is believable, even down to the slang used by the kids, and flows naturally despite it being an unusual approach.
Sandra H wrote this review Tuesday, October 12, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Simon's metaphors put you at the heart of the story and make you feel the oppressive London-summer heat and the pressure Lucia's under throughout.
Read this book for many reasons: it's different, Simon tells the story delicately yet forcefully, it'll take your breath away and keep you hooked throughout. And get your hands on the hardback for the striking cover alone!”
