Review: Suburban nightmare
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 24, 2011
As a warning - this is not a light, easy read. Although there is no hint of the paranormal in it, the best description is probably suburban nightmare - the main character is forced into something that can only be considered horrific.The subject matter is incredibly dark and has a graphic scene which a number of readers are going to find difficult to read; however what happens to Teenie is so integral to the story that skipping it would be a bad idea. In clumsier hands this would have just resulted in revulsion.The revulsion is still there; but you can empathize and sympathize with this girl, forced into making a choice that she doesn't feel is a choice at all, and that's a testament to Mr. McIntyre's ability to pull you inside the characters. You feel like you know these people, and I was rooting for Teenie (how much bad luck can one girl have?)by the end of it.The resolution - and pay-off is bitter-sweet, but makes perfect sense; with a great little twist I didn't see coming. I'm looking forward to entering this world again.