ARC - If I Could Fly By Jill Hucklesby
- Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd (3 Jan 2011) Source: Bookbabblers
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A Virus has spread leading many casualties. The Government has decided the animals are to blame; they have to blame someone right? Things become confusing for Calypso, she knows that she is running away from something but has no recollection of what exactly. Alongside that she is also injured but yet again has no idea how.
My Thoughts - If I Could Fly, is a heart-warming novel with a futuristic feel to it. At first I did get the feeling that it was aimed towards younger readers, but then I realised that the protagonist herself is 13-14. It is told from her point of view throughout which in result gives the reader the biggest impact. Through her, you get the instant feel that there really is this very young girl on the run all alone and scared.
I must have read the novel within two hours or so, it’s not exactly short but not as long as novels as I am used to, so it took no time at all. Although I felt some things were not explained in great detail it did not, however result in me enjoying the book less, but actually often lead to a mysteriousness that flowed throughout the book leaving me slightly confused at times.
Alfie is the first person she ever considers a friend post – running away. Their friendship is just lovely, there are not many characters at all which I have never encountered before, but I think that only adds to her loneliness. The first time Alfie was introduced I felt this burst of joy alongside her, feeling happy and relieved that someone around her age who seemed so open and warm wanted to talk to her.
Calypso is living on her own with the company of a stuffed Teddy Bear and a Rabbit, they are in a way her companions. It’s sad to see her predicament. I don’t think I could handle such loneliness even at my age. She is a strong and determined - a character who I found very endearing. Overall it was a satisfying and pleasant read with a unique concept which always kept things interesting.
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