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de Kevin Brooks (Author) "It's hard to know where to start with this ..." En savoir plus
4.0étoiles sur 5  Voir tous les commentaires (73 évaluations de client)
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Like its eponymous hero, British author Brooks's self-assured debut manages to be at once hard-boiled, wide-eyed and despite its downright grisly subject matter laugh-aloud funny. When Martyn Pig accidentally kills his slovenly and abusive alcoholic father several days before Christmas, he decides not to call the authorities: he is afraid the police won't believe him and, besides, he doesn't want his aunt given custody of him. An avid reader of murder mysteries, he instead works with his next-door neighbor (and secret crush), the aspiring actress Alex, first to hide the death, then dispose of the body. As if the plot weren't already thick, Martyn soon discovers that his father recently inherited a handsome sum of money. Just when it seems that Martyn is coolly transforming himself into a junior version of Patricia Highsmith's Ripley, the story takes another hairpin turn. The crisp, perceptive storytelling, like the works of writers Martyn admires (Raymond Chandler, Agatha Christie), indirectly but unmistakably raises moral questions. One minor frustration: although the novel is set in England, inconsistent editing has sprinkled the landscape with disorienting Americanizations (e.g., Martin scrounges up "a dollar here, fifty cents there" for bus fare and shops at a CVS drugstore). Happily, these discrepancies don't dim the substantial pleasures of this satisfying and oddly buoyant story. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --Ce texte provient de la Hardcover édition.


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Grade 8 Up-Martyn Pig's mother left years ago; his father is an abusive alcoholic. Living in a dreary English seaside town, he thinks that things can't get any worse. But, in the week that readers spend with him, his life takes an even worse turn. He makes the mistake of yelling at his father; as the drunken man comes at his son with his fist raised, he stumbles, falls (with just the merest shove from Martyn), hits his head on the fireplace wall, and dies. Faced with the possibility of living with his dreadful aunt, and feeling no sense of having done anything really wrong, he decides not to notify the police. With the help of his friend Alex, he concocts a macabre, blackly humorous scene to fool Aunty Jean into thinking Dad is very ill in bed. He and Alex then sew him and some rocks into a sleeping bag and pitch him into a quarry. When Martyn stumbles across a letter informing his father of a substantial inheritance, he thinks he and Alex will be set for the future. Then blackmail and double-crossing enter the picture. She steals the money and disappears, but not before she does away with her boyfriend. In a brief epilogue, readers see Martyn in his aunt's house, in sunnier times. They will be fascinated with the gripping plot twists and turns, and fully engaged by Martyn's distinctive voice. While there are some heavy issues here, the characters are surprisingly likable, and the bleakness is tempered by some tongue-in-cheek and zany humor. Fresh and edgy, Martyn Pig will have tremendous teen appeal.
Connie Tyrrell Burns, Mahoney Middle School, South Portland, ME
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --Ce texte provient de la Hardcover édition.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Suspense, Black Comedy and Teen Elements, Mai 16 2004
Par C. Apple "horsegirl122" (Longmont, Colorado United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
I read Martyn Pig from beginning to end in a brethless rush. It was a suspense novel with the perfect mix of black comedy and teen elements thrown in. The story chronicles a teenage boy, Martyn, dealing with his father's sudden death. Martyn's dad was a runthless abusive drunk, so the death dosen't really upset him at first. After weaving a web of lies to cover up what really happened, Martyn and his friend Alex find themselves caught up in a mystery much like the dective stories Martyn loves so much. It's an intricately woven book that you won't forget long after you put it down. Brooks writes with much honesty and intregity, making it feel like you're in right in the story. From the beginning to the end the book is facinating and memorable.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Rivoting tale, Avril 2 2004
This story is about a boy who grew up with a drunk as a father. One evening Martyn got so fed up with his father's alcohol problem that they started to argue. Then Marytn's father tried to punch him; but Martyn pushed him away. Just then he fell back and hit his head on the wall and died instantly. Alex, Martyn's friend, arrived shortly afterwards. Martyn has a choice, tell the police what happened, or hide the body. Martyn Pig is a rivoting tale about murder and how a boy deals with it.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 good book, Fév 21 2004
Par katie (chicago,il usa) - Voir tous mes commentaires
i like the book martyn pig it is really intesting.that is why i gave it 4 stars it is cool how know one knows this one secret and now everyone does. it was amazing bye
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Tone Ann's Review
My opinion on this book is that I didnt like one thing about this story at the end he still didnt turn Alex in. Read more
Publié le Janv. 29 2004 par Tone Ann

4.0étoiles sur 5 Martyn Pig
What I liked about Martyn Pig the book was that Martyn and Alex were really good friends. I liked how the story was misterious. Read more
Publié le Janv. 29 2004 par *Crystal *

4.0étoiles sur 5 *Martyn Pig*
Jennifer M.

I liked the book "Martyn Pig" because it was nerve wrecking. Once you start it you don't want to put it down. You never know what is going to happen next. Read more

Publié le Janv. 29 2004

4.0étoiles sur 5 Martyin Pig
Martyin Pig is an electrifying story. Martyin's life changes when his dad dies. He has to make a huge scene that makes it look as if Dean killed his dad, with the help of... Read more
Publié le Janv. 29 2004

4.0étoiles sur 5 An Awesome Book!
Martyn Pig, by Kevin Brroks, is an awesome book! It shows mystery, drama, and makes people wait in suspence for more of the story. The character Martyn went through a lot. Read more
Publié le Janv. 29 2004 par Geena Gomez dela Casa

3.0étoiles sur 5 My Own Opinion
Martyn Pig was an ok book. I wouldn't say it would be one of my favorites. There are some things I like and don't like abotu this book. Read more
Publié le Janv. 29 2004 par Monica

4.0étoiles sur 5 Martyn Pig by: Kevin Brooks
I thought the story was pretty good until the end because it was just like "The Lord of the Rings". It didnt really have an ending. It would be better if it had a sequal. Read more
Publié le Janv. 29 2004 par Pirtle

4.0étoiles sur 5 Martyn Pig
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE STORY IS THAT MARTYN IS A MYSTERY KID, THE ACTIONS, HOW THERE FRIENDSHIPS GREW, THE GUESTIONS ASKED, THE ANSERS. Read more
Publié le Janv. 29 2004 par Matthew

4.0étoiles sur 5 ok book on martyn pig
this stotry is about a boy who lives with his dad. the dad is a drunk. Aunty jean was martyns annoying aunt. Read more
Publié le Janv. 29 2004 par shawn abernathey-

4.0étoiles sur 5 A Exstatic Book
The book Martyn Pig was a real adventure. It was extremly exciting and a joy to read. This book was full of action and it left you sitting on the edge of your seast. Read more
Publié le Janv. 29 2004 par Lauren

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