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A review by gemmaduds
The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder by Sarah J. Harris
4.0
The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder' is a bright and bold mystery told through the eyes of Jasper, a 13 year old boy who has Autism and also experiences Synaesthesia. He is a wonderful character - well written, sharp and instantly likeable; Sarah J. Harris has clearly done her research.
Jasper tells us immediately that he has murdered Bee Larkham, the lady that has recently moved back into her childhood home next-door; and what follows is him looking back over the time leading up to her killing by repainting the colours that he has seen each day. As he puts his brush to canvas we find ourselves dragged into an ever darkening tale of secrets, obsession and deception.
One issue between Bee and a younger boy was swept under the carpet a little bit, but perhaps this was because the story was told through Jasper's POV, and he might not have completely understood the seriousness of that situation (no spoilers).
'The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder' is one to watch this spring.
Jasper tells us immediately that he has murdered Bee Larkham, the lady that has recently moved back into her childhood home next-door; and what follows is him looking back over the time leading up to her killing by repainting the colours that he has seen each day. As he puts his brush to canvas we find ourselves dragged into an ever darkening tale of secrets, obsession and deception.
One issue between Bee and a younger boy was swept under the carpet a little bit, but perhaps this was because the story was told through Jasper's POV, and he might not have completely understood the seriousness of that situation (no spoilers).
'The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder' is one to watch this spring.