Product Description

Sixteen-year-old Robert lies anaesthetized. A routine operation has just gone wrong. 'What the hell is that?' 'That, Mr Ryan, is the inside of this boy.' 'Christ . . . It looks like some kind of plastic.' As Robert slowly wakes, he can hear, he can feel, but he can't scream. The operation isn't over. But life, as Robert knows it, is. Robert goes on the run, terrified and desperate for answers. But what if the answers are too terrifying to face? This is Kevin Brooks at his very best – powerful, intense, page-turning reading for teenage readers and beyond.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #239400 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Review
A subtle, spooky, headlong dash through the dark edges of romantic science fiction, a genre Kevin Brooks – with his usual delight in flouting convention – appears to have invented (How I Live Now )

Violently enjoyable (The Times )

Original in its premise and captivating in its delivery. A gripping read (Big Issue )

Sharp and precise . . . a meditation on the nature of humanity (Sunday Times )

An exciting on-the-run thriller . . . you'll be gripped (Flipside )

About the Author
Kevin Brooks was born in Exeter, Devon, and he studied in Birmingham and London. He had a varied working life, with jobs in a crematorium, a zoo, a garage and a post office, before – happily – giving it all up to write books. Kevin is the author of seven critically acclaimed novels and now lives in North Yorkshire.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic, perfect buy for your teenager!!
I bought this for my son after hearing an interview with Kevin Brooks on Oneword. The book arrived this morning, and having nothing better to do I started to read it. I honestly could not put it down. Brooks is not a heavy, serious writer, but his use of language is captivating, I've purchased a couple of his other books for my son and will no doubt be reading them as well.

I highly recommend this as a teenage read, especially, if like me you are searching for a diversion from computer games and the telly.

Some parents may prefer their child to be reading more solid material, but I think that the important bit is to get your child to enjoy reading for it's benefits. I have no doubt that my son will enjoy this book and will eventually be borrowing my copy of War and Peace. But one step at a time.

Buy this for your child, you will not regret it!!!!!!!!!!

More than just a good read!
The first Kevin Brooks book i read was Lucas. My friend gave me the copy to read and said it was good. So i thought, might as well. Two and a half days later i had finished. It was an amazing book.
So a few days ago i noticed his new book on sale and got myself a copy. Well, he's done it again, and this one's even better. It made me think, made me question things "What is it to be human?, What makes you human?" This book is so alive with adventure, emotion and you will not want to put it down. I couldn't. Sometimes it chilled to the bone, sometimes it made me squirm, and other times i just smiled.
It's so different from the usual teen book, yet something about it is familuar. You see Robert grow up, live and somehow you can relate to him. I think it would make an amazing drama or film.
What's even better is you can join the debate online once you've finished, which you'll want to do.
Read this if your a fan of Kevin Brooks or not. It has become my favourite book!

Being
Kevin Brooks has done it again with this incredible story of a boy who is different to everyone else, as far as they are aware. This captivating novel, written in the smooth yet gripping way that has distinguished Brooks as one of Britain's top authors keeps you hooked until the last sentence in this unusual page-turner. This is an absolute must read for any one!

You may have wondered why I have only given this book four stars if it was such an amazing read. It's difficult to explain fully without giving much away but I can say that the questions Brooks frequently poses to the reader, the ones that really make you think, could have done with being answered a lot better than they were. I think that it is crucial to have a good ending in a book yet sadly, I was dissatisfied with the ending of this one because I don't think that it really ended anything.