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A band of savage thirteen-year-old boys reject the adult world as illusory, hypocritical, and sentimental. When the mother of one of them begins an affair with a ship's officer, he and his friends idealise the man at first; but it is not long before they conclude that he is in fact soft and romantic. They regard this disillusionment as an act of betrayal on his part - their retribution is deliberate and horrifying.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Dark coming-of-age tale of nihilism and disillusion.
Who is this book for?
If you’re intrigued by stories that explore the dark corners of youth and the harsh realities of disillusionment, this novel is a compelling choice. It offers a haunting look at aspiring innocence and the violent clashes with adult hypocrisies, making it a gripping read for those who enjoy psychological depth and moral complexity.
