Genre: Thriller
Edition: 1999 Pan Books (Pan Macmillan Ltd)
Formats: Audio, Hardback, Paperback.
In print, available from all good bookstores.
"He was a stringy mongrel, wandering the streets of the city, driven by a ravenous hunger and hunting a quarry he could not define. But he was something more. Somewhere in the depths of his conciousness was a memory clawing its way to the surface, tormenting him, refusing to let him rest. The memory of what he had once been. A man...
REMEMBER WITH FEAR"
This is Animals of Farthing Wood for adults, with a philosophical twist. The protagonist is somehow extremely identifiable, in spite of his being a dog. Quite the contrary in fact: I feel that the point of view from which the story is written is excitingly emotive.
The situations and predicaments in which the protagonist finds himself vary from tearjerking to hilarious. And the other characters are equally as entertaining.
The novel is pacey. You won't find yourself skipping pages to get to the next bit of action, as there is constantly something happening. Well-written and thought-provoking, this is one to keep you on your toes.
Personally I felt that the philosophy contained within was underdeveloped and could have been much further explored into but overall I thought this was an excellent read.
Fluke is ideal for both the well-seasoned and those new to the genre.
8/10
