Three bullets is a book like no other. It is stark, raw and full of pent up anger reflecting a society that has ended up with nothing but a war torn country being taken over by the worst parts of society. It is dystopian fiction at its most disturbing. The story is that of Marti who puts herself first who is the complete opposite of her travelling companion, Maude and who feels little empathy for her younger brother, Rowan and little sympathy for the world which is collapsing around them. Self preservation is her top priority and stuff anyone who gets in her way. But her journey changes her in many ways: physically, mentally and emotionally. This book is not for the fainted hearted. It was packed to the brim with issues and really harrowing incidents. This is not a book to enjoy rather a book that will make you think more carefully about the world as it is today and how close we sometimes come to some of this dystopian future. It is, at times, a deeply uncomfortable read and I sometimes needed to take a break from it to let some of the words sink in and settle before moving on. Having said this, it is an extremely compelling read and I found it very hard to put down. This book is not suitable for younger readers. I would recommend it for 16+ Thank you to Andersen Press for this review proof. You can order your copy here and support your local indie bookshop! For more information about Melvin Burgess click here melvinburgess.net/news/
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