The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder - Sarah J Harris
Blurb
There are three things you need to know about Jasper.
1. He sees the world completely differently.
2. He can’t recognise faces – not even his own.
3. He is the only witness to the murder of his neighbour, Bee Larkham.
2. He can’t recognise faces – not even his own.
3. He is the only witness to the murder of his neighbour, Bee Larkham.
But uncovering the truth about that night will change his world forever…
Review
Jasper is an extraordinary boy. His neighbour has been murdered, he know's because he did it... didn't he? He remembers a knife and blood but he can't remember what actually happened. He is determined to remember but it's not as simple as it sounds because he sees sounds as colour (synaesthesia) and he can't recognise faces (prosopagnosia).
This novel is a fascinating insight into a seeing world of technicolour is a wonderment, Jasper identifies everything from peoples voices, ticking clocks and days of the week in colour. Harris' incredible descriptions of this really bring it to life for the reader; among my favourites are 'marmalade orange with pithy yellow spikes' for the sound of a car engine being turned on. I was turning pages long into the night trying to figure out the clues and they were gradually revealed by Jasper himself or to him by his dad, the neighbours and the police. There were a few twists I didn't see coming and the ending is perfect. This is a debut not to be missed, reminiscent of Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time If you are looking for something original, intriguing and colourful - this is perfect for you!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Comments
Post a Comment