I was going to post about Kevin Brooks' Black Rabbit Summer, because, you know: rabbits. But then I thought: YIKES. SO DEPRESSING.
Also, I discovered that I hadn't written about it, so that was problematic.
So instead, I'll point you back to my post about Peter Abrahams' Down the Rabbit Hole:
A thirteen-year-old heroine who admires and emulates Sherlock Holmes? Check.
An awesomely crotchety grandfather who secretly teaches said heroine to shoot? Check.
Loads of references to Alice in Wonderland? Check.
A leetle bit of romance? Check.
A murder mystery that unfolds slowly and culminates in a nail-biting finish? Check.
There's no actual rabbit, and certainly no Easter, but it's a great little mystery, and just thinking about it reminds me that I need to read some of Peter Abrahams' adult books.
Okay, then: I'm off to eat more jelly beans.
Is Black Rabbit Summer any good? Loved Martyn Pig... how much heavier is it than that?
Posted by: Ruby | 03 April 2013 at 02:43 PM
It's been a LONG time since I read Martyn Pig, but I feel like it might have been more plot driven, while Black Rabbit Summer was more character-driven. Suddenly, I just want to sit down and read/re-read all of his books.
Posted by: Leila | 03 April 2013 at 02:45 PM
Oh, but to answer your question: I honestly don't remember, though I think if you liked Martyn Pig, it would certainly be worth a try! I loved them both.
Posted by: Leila | 03 April 2013 at 02:46 PM
Maybe I will give it a try. I usually like character driver better, so maybe I'll like it even more.
Posted by: Ruby | 03 April 2013 at 07:09 PM