Review: Brutally absorbing
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 18, 2012
This is an excellent book, but if you don't like violence, this book is not for you. It's dark and raw and gritty. There are multiple story lines on a converging path that build tension right up to the last page. I particularly enjoyed Smith's use of similes. Never were they strained, something lesser writers never quite master. The setting is South Africa, complete with warlords and corruption that I'm afraid is all too real. If you're looking for an exciting read, I recommend Dust Devils.