Review: gone bad done good
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 9, 2011
I've been dipping in and out of this collection over the past few weeks when I felt like a break from a novel or just fancied a little something to get my teeth into; a little smackerel if you like.I've really enjoyed spending time with Gone Bad. It's populated by happenings which seem almost normal, but have been twisted out of shape into something tense, dark and dramatic.There aren't many happy endings, but there's a lot to think about and there is enought really dark-tar humour to add contrast to events.Two of the tales, in particular, have stuck with me.  'Searching' is the opening.  A child's missing and everyone's out on the lookout and it sets a perfect tone for what's to come.  There's also a really great take on a winning lottery ticket that was fun and nail-biting all in one.Very human, very alive and very well written.