don't miss Carter

don't miss 'Carter beat the devil' by Glen David Gold. it's surely one of the most enjoyable reads i've had in a fair while. i'm a sucker for historical fiction, and this is a really fine example of taking the historical thread and weaving a great story - so well told - around it.

now moved on to Barbara Trapido's 'Frankie and Stankie', which is somewhat of a slow burner; but now i'm into it, it's getting better and better. the history of South Africa's there for the taking, but cleverly intertwined with a child's perspective and how it affects her. still reading...