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The Blurb On The Back:
Fourteen-year-old Will Burrows lives with his family in London. He has little in common with them except for a passion for digging which he shares with his father.
When his father suddenly disappears down an unknown tunnel, Will decides to investigate with his friend Chester. Soon they find themselves deep underground, where they unearth a dark and terrifying secret - a secret which may cost them their lives.
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The Verdict:
The first 150 pages are really slow and the endless establishing scenes could and should have been pared back. That said, the underground society created by Gordon and Williams is sinister and brutal, the family secrets that Will uncovers creates a nice dilemma for him and there's a shocking twist towards the end that should establish a fascinating conflict. I'd read on, but the pacing does need to improve.
Fourteen-year-old Will Burrows lives with his family in London. He has little in common with them except for a passion for digging which he shares with his father.
When his father suddenly disappears down an unknown tunnel, Will decides to investigate with his friend Chester. Soon they find themselves deep underground, where they unearth a dark and terrifying secret - a secret which may cost them their lives.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
The first 150 pages are really slow and the endless establishing scenes could and should have been pared back. That said, the underground society created by Gordon and Williams is sinister and brutal, the family secrets that Will uncovers creates a nice dilemma for him and there's a shocking twist towards the end that should establish a fascinating conflict. I'd read on, but the pacing does need to improve.
