Dannii Elle's Reviews > Shy

Actual rating 4.5/5 stars.

Shy is a young boy who is troubled but only seen as trouble. The contents of this novel stem from his own mind as he unveils the insults he has cussed and the injuries he has caused. His thoughts flow as freely as his fists and he is often left unaware of where they have landed until after the fact.

This measured in at just over 100 pages and every one of them was full of painful recollections that were brilliantly juxtaposed by the astronomical beauty of the writing style. Max Porter is one of the most innovative and unique writers I have ever had the pleasure of reading. The emotion exuding from this story ensured it an unforgettable one, as did the narrative style. The conclusion was a hopeful one, as the contents warranted, and left me with a painful lump in my throat that took some time to dispel.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, Max Porter, and the publisher, Faber and Faber, for this opportunity.