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A review by haldoor
Friendly Fire by Patrick Gale
4.0
I always enjoy Patrick Gale's stories. They're told with that touch of humour that appeals to me, though this one in fact is somewhat less amusing than some of his previous books. Still, it's a worthwhile tale of an orphan living in a group home who gets the chance to attend a prestigious local school.
The small group of friends she eventually finds herself in, is one on the edges - something I could relate to, never having fit easily into any of the cliques at my own school - and the situation develops into something she is not quite prepared to cope with. The observations of her life, and how she and those around her deal with what she finds herself involved in, leading through sadness and pain, and eventually to a life that fits her perfectly, is well worth the read.
The typical English setting and 1970s atmosphere is also well described, and as always I walked away wishing I could write with the flair that Mr Gale shows.
The small group of friends she eventually finds herself in, is one on the edges - something I could relate to, never having fit easily into any of the cliques at my own school - and the situation develops into something she is not quite prepared to cope with. The observations of her life, and how she and those around her deal with what she finds herself involved in, leading through sadness and pain, and eventually to a life that fits her perfectly, is well worth the read.
The typical English setting and 1970s atmosphere is also well described, and as always I walked away wishing I could write with the flair that Mr Gale shows.