Being

A gripping tale of survival and self-discovery

Kevin Brooks author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Published:7th Feb '08

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Being cover

In Being, Robert's routine operation goes horribly wrong, leading him on a desperate quest for answers that may be too terrifying to confront.

In Being, we follow the harrowing journey of 16-year-old Robert, who finds himself in a life-altering predicament. After a routine operation goes awry, Robert awakens to a nightmarish reality. He can hear the sounds around him and feel the sensations of his body, yet he is trapped in silence, unable to scream or express his fear. The operation is far from over, and the implications of this medical failure will change his life forever.

As Robert grapples with his new reality, he is filled with terror and confusion. The world he once knew is shattered, and he feels compelled to flee in search of answers. With every step he takes away from the sterile confines of the hospital, he is haunted by the question of what has been done to him. The deeper he delves into the mystery, the more he realizes that the truth may be too horrifying to confront.

Being is a gripping tale that explores themes of identity, fear, and the struggle for understanding in a world that has turned upside down. Kevin Brooks masterfully crafts a narrative that is both intense and thought-provoking, making it a compelling read not just for teenagers but for anyone who has ever faced the unknown. The journey Robert embarks on is not just about survival; it's about discovering who he truly is amidst chaos and uncertainty.

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 -- Meg Rosoff, author of * 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 *

ISBN: 9780141319100

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 1mm

Weight: 145g

336 pages