Trash by Andy Mulligan

1/5 Stars

B&N:

In an unnamed Third World country, in the not-so-distant future, three “dumpsite boys” make a living picking through the mountains of garbage on the outskirts of a large city.

One unlucky-lucky day, Raphael finds something very special and very mysterious. So mysterious that he decides to keep it, even when the city police offer a handsome reward for its return. That decision brings with it terrifying consequences, and soon the dumpsite boys must use all of their cunning and courage to stay ahead of their pursuers. It’s up to Raphael, Gardo, and Rat—boys who have no education, no parents, no homes, and no money—to solve the mystery and right a terrible wrong.

Andy Mulligan has written a powerful story about unthinkable poverty—and the kind of hope and determination that can transcend it. With twists and turns, unrelenting action, and deep, raw emotion, Trash is a heart-pounding, breath-holding novel.

My Review:

Well, I heard about this book and it seemed like an interesting concept. Then my friend read it and he told me that I had to read it because he read a book I picked out last time. I must say: reading this book was torture for me. I finished it over 2 days and that was w/ me skimming over the 2nd 1/2.

The characters weren't really developed enough for me. And the book is told through the different characters POV which I usually like. But the writing wasn't that great therefore it didn't draw me in.

The concept was neat. It was a mystery which I don't usually enjoy, but I did want to find out what happened at the end.

The B&N thing says that it is a "breath-holding, heart-pounding novel." I don't agree at all. It could have been, but the author really didn't get it up to that level.

I can see where this could have been a great book, but the author really fell short of making it one.

For me, it was a waste of time reading it. Would I put it in my class library? Maybe (if I didn't have to pay for the actual book). I say maybe because I could see low level boys enjoying it.

Now my friend, he said he really liked it and his wife enjoyed it, too.

So, if the book sounds interesting based on the B&N blurb, check it out. Go to a store and start reading it. You'll know right away if you'll want to continue.

I personally just didn't enjoy it. It was a task to finish it.