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Weathercock

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I read Weathercock after reading "I Lucifer" by Duncan. I found I Lucifer a bit hard going in places, but ultimately a good read. Seeing that he knocked that one out in between writing Weathercock, he did a good job (Duncan explained this to me when he came to sign his books in the book store I work in). Weathercock is something very different though. It took Duncan 6 years to write, and is a much deeper, more intense book, but a lot more satisfying. Its about one boy/mans progression through life, whilst confronting the demons inside him - namely the allure of the mysterious and sadistic Deborah Black, who becomes an obsessive addiction to him, with the deep catholic upbringing Domonic Hood (the main character)has had. Its also about friendship/kinship as young Domonic deals with the the trials of growing up along side his good friends Pen and Kelp. Along with his religious turmoil and thoughts of a sadistic nature, he also has to deal with the pain of the loss of friendship through death. Ok - it all sounds a bit hard going, but believe me, its not. Its inter laced with humour and is moving in the way it deals with Domonics thoughts and feelings. This is a book that will make you feel satisfied that you bothered to read it. Its 500 pages that will keep you engrossed, and ultimately rewarded at the conclusion. A 5 star book!

I read Weathercock after reading "I Lucifer" by Duncan. I found I Lucifer a bit hard going in places, but ultimately a good read. Seeing that he knocked that one out in between writing Weathercock, he did a good job (Duncan explained this to me when he came to sign his books in the book store I work in). Weathercock is something very different though. It took Duncan 6 years to write, and is a much deeper, more intense book, but a lot more satisfying. Its about one boy/mans progression through life, whilst confronting the demons inside him - namely the allure of the mysterious and sadistic Deborah Black, who becomes an obsessive addiction to him, with the deep catholic upbringing Domonic Hood (the main character)has had. Its also about friendship/kinship as young Domonic deals with the the trials of growing up along side his good friends Pen and Kelp. Along with his religious turmoil and thoughts of a sadistic nature, he also has to deal with the pain of the loss of friendship through death. Ok - it all sounds a bit hard going, but believe me, its not. Its inter laced with humour and is moving in the way it deals with Domonics thoughts and feelings. This is a book that will make you feel satisfied that you bothered to read it. Its 500 pages that will keep you engrossed, and ultimately rewarded at the conclusion. A 5 star book!