Join John 'Spud' Milton as he goes through his first year at a prestigious boarding school in South Africa. This book is extremely funny and chronicles the story of Spud and the rest of his dormitory, or 'The Crazy Eight' as they prefer to be known.While the jokes in this book are not exactly subtle, and definitely not nice, the sensitivity with which issues are treated is skilfully done. This book has become South Africa's highest selling novel, with a movie adaptation to be hitting the screens in November 2010. An enjoyable read for all teenage boys.
Who would enjoy this book? Boys in particular, but girls can enjoy it if they can put up with immature phallic humour.
Reviewed by Liam.
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