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A review by slayra
A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away by Christopher Brookmyre
3.0
I understand why so many people liked this book, but it takes forever to actually begin. Not to mention that said beginning is very confusing, jumping from place to place and introducing new characters that play no role in the story. If it weren't recommended by a very good friend, I would have given it up.
The story revolves around a famous terrorist known as the Black Spirit, an English teacher (and avid gamer) and a cop named Angelique de Xavier that wants to stop the group of terrorists before another attack takes place. I understand that the author wanted to give us a good background of the characters, but most of it was irrelevant and made me lose track of the "present". I could see myself rolling my eyes every time the action went back to the past. If you can get past the middle, it's a very enjoyable book and it will also make you giggle with a handful of witty remarks.
The story revolves around a famous terrorist known as the Black Spirit, an English teacher (and avid gamer) and a cop named Angelique de Xavier that wants to stop the group of terrorists before another attack takes place. I understand that the author wanted to give us a good background of the characters, but most of it was irrelevant and made me lose track of the "present". I could see myself rolling my eyes every time the action went back to the past. If you can get past the middle, it's a very enjoyable book and it will also make you giggle with a handful of witty remarks.