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Starseeker

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Luke can hear things. Things his father used to hear, before he died. He can hear music no one should be able to hear, and always there is a strange, eternal roar. Why is he like this? And is it a curse or a blessing? Right now, it seems to be a curse.
Luke's world is falling apart. His dad is gone, his mom wants to remarry, and he can't even find refuge in his music anymore. Now, he's getting mixed up with Skin and the gang. They want him to steal something very important to someone. And he knows that if he lets them down, he will pay dearly. Maybe with his life.
Thought-provoking and beautiful, this is one of the best books I've read in my life. The author writes with feeling, truly conveying the fact that he knows what he is talking about. I laughed, I sniffled, I felt like getting up and screaming. The book has everything one could hope for and more.

I've read this book roughly about two years ago and I've got to say, this must be the most beautiful written book I have ever read. It is. Its interesting and romantic. I loved the plot, complication and just about everything about it. Read it. You won't regret it.

One of the reasons I prefer music to 'songs' is that there is no set story or purpose behind music. And composers don't feel the urge to inject words like 'love', 'baby' and 'yeah' to make sure the listener likes what they are listening to. One piece of music can mean 100 different things to 100 different people. One of the main reasons I like film scores so much is that the pictures have been removed from the music, letting see your own pictures in your head.

Such logic is strongly used in this book. I'd never read any books by Tim Bowler before this so it was a total random purchase. And I'm glad I did because I liked it very much. The story is of Luke Stanton and his troubles with being a teenager, struggling with so many burdens and the death of his dad. He's a great pianist and everyone is his 'quaint little English village' says so. Tho he's hanging around with the wrong crowd and they want him to break into some old lady's house so they can get their hands on her jewellery box.

What he finds in there tho is only the beginning of a story that, when ended, will steal your heart away forever. I've never so totally satisfied with the ending of a book until this. I really liked it a lot.

I'd definitely recommend this to any teenager struggling to find a good book for English class. It's not in-your-face, it doesn't raise the bar of extremities, there is no ugliness. Just a great story told in a peaceful environment. (Tim Bowler's fiction town is so well described you can be fully orientated as to where everything is)

Oh, and my copy is signed by the Author. Just wanted to show off.

I didn't cry reading this book. Although I nearly did. Receiving this book as a Christmas present, I thought I'm gonna have to read it. And boy did I enjoy it. It didn't take me long to read, so to say I zipped right through would be an understatement. It really was good, and I found myself identifying with a few of the characters, especially Luke. For anyone who has ever been in that kind of situation (being forced to do something, trying to fit in with a certain group), you'll be able to see yourself in the character of Luke.

I would have liked this book to come with a soundtrack! I know it sounds daft, but the way the author described the music that Luke plays throughout sounds brilliant.

I found the chapters sometimes slightly long - and I hate stopping in the middle of a chapter, cos I always forget where I was! That's my only complaint.

The whole story is sad - so keep a box of tissues beside you.

wow. that's all i can say... wow. this is one of the best and most powerful books i have ever read. it is so touching, and the story goes straight to the heart. the book is of loss, of love, of pain, but mostly about healing. i've read quite a lot of books during my lifetime, but... Starseeker just reached out to me, like no other book had done. i have not read any of tim bowler's books, but i think im going to start. starseeker was filled with so many strong emotions, i cried through some parts. this book is truly unforgettable. i encourage you to read it, if you don't, you're missing something truly wonderful.