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A review by jennifermreads
Kids of Appetite by David Arnold
5.0
Received advanced reader copy from publisher via Baker & Taylor book supplier
Vic and Mad have a story to tell. It begins with the death of Vic’s dad and ends with the murder of Mad’s uncle. But so, so much lay in between.
I will admit it: I haven’t finished Mosquitoland yet. I know … *gasp*! I was listening to the audiobook and got distracted. Thus, Mosquitoland sits unfinished. I need to get the hardback copy and just read the darn thing already. Especially because …
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! No one, and I mean no one, can draw characters like David Arnold can. The entire cast of this book, from Vic & Mad to the smaller appearances by Margo and Norm, are just tremendously depicted. You can see their faces, feel their breath, sense their emotions. It is just unbelievable and left me breathless. I’ve always said I don’t like character books. Meaning, for me, the characters have to be part of something bigger not the focal point of the book. Well, I guess I held the opinion that “I don’t do character books” because I had not yet finished a David Arnold book. I will no longer say that. I’ll amend it to “I’ll do David Arnold character books!!”
Vic and Mad have a story to tell. It begins with the death of Vic’s dad and ends with the murder of Mad’s uncle. But so, so much lay in between.
I will admit it: I haven’t finished Mosquitoland yet. I know … *gasp*! I was listening to the audiobook and got distracted. Thus, Mosquitoland sits unfinished. I need to get the hardback copy and just read the darn thing already. Especially because …
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! No one, and I mean no one, can draw characters like David Arnold can. The entire cast of this book, from Vic & Mad to the smaller appearances by Margo and Norm, are just tremendously depicted. You can see their faces, feel their breath, sense their emotions. It is just unbelievable and left me breathless. I’ve always said I don’t like character books. Meaning, for me, the characters have to be part of something bigger not the focal point of the book. Well, I guess I held the opinion that “I don’t do character books” because I had not yet finished a David Arnold book. I will no longer say that. I’ll amend it to “I’ll do David Arnold character books!!”