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Trick
A hard-edged story about a group of disaffected teens who turn to crime in order to get the things they want. But can they handle the consequences?
Trick is fifteen and growing up in a dead-end Devon town. Because of how he looks, Trick stands out, attracting unwanted attention. He is also smart, but knows better than to let his friends realise this.
He wins approval from his tough gang of friends by spotting an opportunity for a robbery at a local supermarket. But he never thought they’d go through with it. When they do, Trick finds he can’t back out and has to take part in the crime.
Even though they escape with more money than they’d anticipated, it is a botched job and cataclysmic events unfold. Will Trick’s wit and quick thinking find a way out for him and his friends, or are they all doomed?
While all of this is unfolding, Kelly Jenkins, the girl Trick has been in love with since he was seven years old, is planning her escape from Devon. If he doesn’t tell her how he feels now he risks losing her forever…
A gritty, fast-paced story full of suspense and intrigue. Trick is about friendship, survival and romance in the most unlikely circumstance.
Trick is fifteen and growing up in a dead-end Devon town. Because of how he looks, Trick stands out, attracting unwanted attention. He is also smart, but knows better than to let his friends realise this.
He wins approval from his tough gang of friends by spotting an opportunity for a robbery at a local supermarket. But he never thought they’d go through with it. When they do, Trick finds he can’t back out and has to take part in the crime.
Even though they escape with more money than they’d anticipated, it is a botched job and cataclysmic events unfold. Will Trick’s wit and quick thinking find a way out for him and his friends, or are they all doomed?
While all of this is unfolding, Kelly Jenkins, the girl Trick has been in love with since he was seven years old, is planning her escape from Devon. If he doesn’t tell her how he feels now he risks losing her forever…
A gritty, fast-paced story full of suspense and intrigue. Trick is about friendship, survival and romance in the most unlikely circumstance.
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Sean Hancock
2 books20 followersSean Hancock was born in1977 in Oxford, England. He lived in London and Kenya before his family settled in Devon where Sean spent his formative years. His mother is from Somalia, East Africa, and his father is English.
In 2010, after a decade working as a freelancer in television, Sean joined the BBC as a commissioning editor in entertainment. Among other notable shows, and during his four years with the corporation, Sean commissioned and executive produced The Revolution Will Be Televised, which won the BAFTA for Best Comedy Programme in 2013.
In 2011, Sean released a coming-of-age novel, Trick. The book was shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award. It was also a Top-20 Kindle bestseller in the United Kingdom.
The Flooding marks a change of genre for Sean, who now resides in Los Angeles with his wife Simone.
In 2010, after a decade working as a freelancer in television, Sean joined the BBC as a commissioning editor in entertainment. Among other notable shows, and during his four years with the corporation, Sean commissioned and executive produced The Revolution Will Be Televised, which won the BAFTA for Best Comedy Programme in 2013.
In 2011, Sean released a coming-of-age novel, Trick. The book was shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award. It was also a Top-20 Kindle bestseller in the United Kingdom.
The Flooding marks a change of genre for Sean, who now resides in Los Angeles with his wife Simone.
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April 19, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
(spoiler free) REVIEW: This was a fantastic read! I was into this book from the very start. The writing was wonderful, the story moved, and everything felt fresh. I truly appreciated this book and have so many great things to say. In the last 2 chapters, I could tell the final plot points, but I am not upset that I was able to figure it out--the story was told well, and I did not feel like anything was overly predictable, especially since I did not figure out all the steps of the ending, meaning the author was able to flesh out the story a bit more than what one may predict. I have nothing negative to say, I really enjoyed this book and am SO happy to give it 5 stars.
5/5 stars
(spoiler free) REVIEW: This was a fantastic read! I was into this book from the very start. The writing was wonderful, the story moved, and everything felt fresh. I truly appreciated this book and have so many great things to say. In the last 2 chapters, I could tell the final plot points, but I am not upset that I was able to figure it out--the story was told well, and I did not feel like anything was overly predictable, especially since I did not figure out all the steps of the ending, meaning the author was able to flesh out the story a bit more than what one may predict. I have nothing negative to say, I really enjoyed this book and am SO happy to give it 5 stars.
5/5 stars
February 25, 2021
I found this book interesting. It brought me back to high school when we were reading The Outsiders. The main character Trick is determined to tell his lady love before she leaves town how he has felt for her since he was 7. Something we all deal with at the end of high school. Will share with my teen age neighbor.
February 12, 2012
This was another freebie from Amazon so I wasn't expecting great things but I was, once more pleasantly surprised (I should really elevate my expectations of these free books). It was refreshingly to have a book written in dialect that was easy to understand, as well as enhancing how enjoyable the book was to read. The characters, with the exception of Trick (the protagonist), were not very well developed as there seemed to be too many of them for such a short novel. That being said, descriptions of actions and settings was impeccable and the storyline was interesting, relatable and unpredictable. I enjoyed this book, and would go out of my way to read more by this author, although I would hope for a more developed story.
June 4, 2024
This was the first free book I'd read on my kindle and really enjoyed if. The main character , Trick, narrates the story and he's likable and well written. You find yourself willing him to get together with the girl he loves.
Knowing teenagers as I've worked with them through scouting, the author clearly knows his stuff, what's important, what isn't, dealing with parents and all the rest. The early 90's setting of the book is described well and the music and clothes help add character to the book. Definitely recommended
Knowing teenagers as I've worked with them through scouting, the author clearly knows his stuff, what's important, what isn't, dealing with parents and all the rest. The early 90's setting of the book is described well and the music and clothes help add character to the book. Definitely recommended
March 4, 2012
Considering this only cost 85p, it's fantastic value. It's a coming of age story where Trick is a black boy growing up in an otherwise all white dead-end town. He is part of a group who lead him into all sorts of trouble whilst he just tries to get on with life and tell the girl he loves how he feels.
A fantastic book that really made you care about the main character and portrayed a fairly accurate representation of growing up in a small town. As well as being dramatic it's also really funny in places. I can't recommend this enough, it surprised me and it might well surprise you as well.
A fantastic book that really made you care about the main character and portrayed a fairly accurate representation of growing up in a small town. As well as being dramatic it's also really funny in places. I can't recommend this enough, it surprised me and it might well surprise you as well.
March 24, 2021
I love a good coming of age story so that coupled with the cover is what caught my eye with this book. Thank you to @CameronPMtweets and @SeanHancock7 for this copy of Trick in return for an honest review. Trick has already been published and you can get a copy here.
Description 🔖
Trick lives in a small country town, he’s fifteen and he’s the only black kid locally. He falls into a crowd of guys that aren’t really going anywhere in life and he wins them over when he suggests that they rob the local supermarket. He doesn’t truly think they will follow through, but he can’t go back on the idea. Once the deed is done, things start to take a huge downwards spiral and rather than be sucked into it all, Trick starts to realise that he wants far more from his life.
General Thoughts 🤔
I was really pleasantly surprised with this book. Not that I went into it with low expectations; more like no expectations and it turned out I really enjoyed it. I’m sure a lot of people could relate to at least one part of this book whether it be struggling to understand who you are and what you want when you’re in your teens or lusting after the fittest girl/boy in your year. What I definitely wasn’t expecting was the small things that I would relate to regarding race. The subtle things like can I touch your hair? or where are you from? (really meaning what is your heritage). Growing up in a predominantly white area and one of very few non-white people in my school, these are all things that I experienced in my teens. At the time I can’t say that I was ever offended but looking back, I suppose it did instil a feeling of “different” in me.
I thought the story line was great and I was engaged with the plot and the characters right from the beginning. I thought it was quite an easy going read but at the same time I still looked forward to going back for each chapter.
Characters 👬👭👫
Of course Trick is the main character in the book and I thought he was an absolute sweetheart. Yes, he made some stupid decisions and yes I wanted to give him a kick up the backside to be honest with himself and his friends, but I could not help but love him. I was rooting for Trick to realise that he didn’t have to settle and have the confidence in himself to go after what he wanted.
I’m sure a lot of people can think back to a group of friends from their teenage years that were just like Trick’s friends. All bravado and little else more. The type of kids that think they run the show but their lives really never go anywhere. It was obvious to me from the start that Trick was not like the other boys but they were a group that accepted him into the fold and offered him protection; what fifteen year old boy in Trick’s shoes wouldn’t have made nice with them?
I understand that with so many characters in a relatively short novel, it must be difficult to flesh out all of them. However I felt like there was so much more I wanted to know about a few of the characters.
Writing Style ✍️
I thought that the book was written with quite a laid back tone. It’s a coming of age story and it’s written in a way that accurately reflects that time in people’s lives. I liked the colloquialisms that were used and I also really admired that the author did not shy away from using racial slurs in the text. It’s offensive and it probably makes a lot of people squirm, but it is truth and it happens all too often. Reading it doesn’t feel half as uncomfortable as being on the receiving end of it.
Conclusion & Scoring 🎖️
Overall I really enjoyed this story and found it to be a great read. It took me back quite some years and it felt quite comforting to recognise some things from my teen years reflected back at me. I fell in love with Trick and if there is ever a Trick continued, I’d love to read it.
Description 🔖
Trick lives in a small country town, he’s fifteen and he’s the only black kid locally. He falls into a crowd of guys that aren’t really going anywhere in life and he wins them over when he suggests that they rob the local supermarket. He doesn’t truly think they will follow through, but he can’t go back on the idea. Once the deed is done, things start to take a huge downwards spiral and rather than be sucked into it all, Trick starts to realise that he wants far more from his life.
General Thoughts 🤔
I was really pleasantly surprised with this book. Not that I went into it with low expectations; more like no expectations and it turned out I really enjoyed it. I’m sure a lot of people could relate to at least one part of this book whether it be struggling to understand who you are and what you want when you’re in your teens or lusting after the fittest girl/boy in your year. What I definitely wasn’t expecting was the small things that I would relate to regarding race. The subtle things like can I touch your hair? or where are you from? (really meaning what is your heritage). Growing up in a predominantly white area and one of very few non-white people in my school, these are all things that I experienced in my teens. At the time I can’t say that I was ever offended but looking back, I suppose it did instil a feeling of “different” in me.
I thought the story line was great and I was engaged with the plot and the characters right from the beginning. I thought it was quite an easy going read but at the same time I still looked forward to going back for each chapter.
Characters 👬👭👫
Of course Trick is the main character in the book and I thought he was an absolute sweetheart. Yes, he made some stupid decisions and yes I wanted to give him a kick up the backside to be honest with himself and his friends, but I could not help but love him. I was rooting for Trick to realise that he didn’t have to settle and have the confidence in himself to go after what he wanted.
I’m sure a lot of people can think back to a group of friends from their teenage years that were just like Trick’s friends. All bravado and little else more. The type of kids that think they run the show but their lives really never go anywhere. It was obvious to me from the start that Trick was not like the other boys but they were a group that accepted him into the fold and offered him protection; what fifteen year old boy in Trick’s shoes wouldn’t have made nice with them?
I understand that with so many characters in a relatively short novel, it must be difficult to flesh out all of them. However I felt like there was so much more I wanted to know about a few of the characters.
Writing Style ✍️
I thought that the book was written with quite a laid back tone. It’s a coming of age story and it’s written in a way that accurately reflects that time in people’s lives. I liked the colloquialisms that were used and I also really admired that the author did not shy away from using racial slurs in the text. It’s offensive and it probably makes a lot of people squirm, but it is truth and it happens all too often. Reading it doesn’t feel half as uncomfortable as being on the receiving end of it.
Conclusion & Scoring 🎖️
Overall I really enjoyed this story and found it to be a great read. It took me back quite some years and it felt quite comforting to recognise some things from my teen years reflected back at me. I fell in love with Trick and if there is ever a Trick continued, I’d love to read it.
April 29, 2021
Being the only Black kid in a small town makes 15-year-old Trick an easy target for bullies. The only bright spot in his life is Kelly, the girl he secretly loves, who hardly knows he's alive but who, someday, he will let know his feelings.
However, everything changes when Kelly speaks up for him against a bully. As pleased as he is that she did, he knows that, if the bullies think he'd let a girl fight for him, things will only get worse. So when the bully, who is much bigger than Trick, challenges him to a schoolyard fight, he has no choice but to accept. But, when the bully tries to call in his friends when Trick proves harder to beat than expected, an older, tougher kid steps in to help Trick. Now, suddenly Trick finds himself a member of a gang with a bad reputation. Truth is though, mostly, they're just kids with little hope for the future who just smoke a lot of dope and listen to heavy metal. That is, until one afternoon when they're trying to come up with easy ways to make some quick cash. It's mostly just goofing around until Trick jokingly suggests they rob the local grocery.
When I first saw Trick by Sean Hancock listed on Netgalley, I really wasn't expecting much. I just wanted a quick entertaining read but nothing out of the ordinary and this sounded like it would fit the bill. So I was more than a little surprise when I discovered how much I enjoyed this book. It is a well-written and interesting coming-of-age story that will, I believe, appeal both to kids and adults as it touches on issues of friendship, race, bullying, and the socio-economic impact of living in a small dead end town with few avenues for kids either for recreation or for their futures. But most of all, it is a compelling story with characters easy to empathize with and great dialogue that keeps the story moving at a fast pace. Absolutely a high recommendation from me.
One caveat: the author doesn't shy away from using racial slurs that will likely (hopefully) make readers uncomfortable. They aren't however, used gratuitously simply to shock but work within the confines of the story.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review
However, everything changes when Kelly speaks up for him against a bully. As pleased as he is that she did, he knows that, if the bullies think he'd let a girl fight for him, things will only get worse. So when the bully, who is much bigger than Trick, challenges him to a schoolyard fight, he has no choice but to accept. But, when the bully tries to call in his friends when Trick proves harder to beat than expected, an older, tougher kid steps in to help Trick. Now, suddenly Trick finds himself a member of a gang with a bad reputation. Truth is though, mostly, they're just kids with little hope for the future who just smoke a lot of dope and listen to heavy metal. That is, until one afternoon when they're trying to come up with easy ways to make some quick cash. It's mostly just goofing around until Trick jokingly suggests they rob the local grocery.
When I first saw Trick by Sean Hancock listed on Netgalley, I really wasn't expecting much. I just wanted a quick entertaining read but nothing out of the ordinary and this sounded like it would fit the bill. So I was more than a little surprise when I discovered how much I enjoyed this book. It is a well-written and interesting coming-of-age story that will, I believe, appeal both to kids and adults as it touches on issues of friendship, race, bullying, and the socio-economic impact of living in a small dead end town with few avenues for kids either for recreation or for their futures. But most of all, it is a compelling story with characters easy to empathize with and great dialogue that keeps the story moving at a fast pace. Absolutely a high recommendation from me.
One caveat: the author doesn't shy away from using racial slurs that will likely (hopefully) make readers uncomfortable. They aren't however, used gratuitously simply to shock but work within the confines of the story.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review
November 27, 2021
TRICK honestly didn't capture my attention until towards the end of the book when everything is unfolding. I just had a hard time getting into it - I don't fault the author though, I just don't know if this was my style of book. While described as "gritty, fast-paced story full of suspense and intrigue," I disagree that it was fast-paced or filled with suspense and intrigue until the end when Trick was in a race against the clock and it was difficult to tell if more trouble would come his way or not.
What intrigued me to enter the giveaway was the cover. I think what made this hard for me to get into was trying to understand the slang/verbiage used and the semi-predictability of the characters. I also was uncomfortable with the racial slurs that were used especially for a non-historical book.
A group of boys in a small town that they don't care for leads them to a significant amount of drug usage and plans to create havoc (whether it's in town or just among themselves). This thought came to me while I was writing this review - how did these boys all come to be "friends" when they're so quick to blame each other and throw their boys under the bus for things.
I started really to get into the book when the overall plan for the main character unfolds which at the end left me wanting more! I could have used little epilogue on if Trick got the girl, did he get out of town, is he stuck with the same group of boys but joining his dad at the paper?
While I might check out another book by Sean, this one in particular wasn't for me.
I received this book through Goodreads Giveaways
What intrigued me to enter the giveaway was the cover. I think what made this hard for me to get into was trying to understand the slang/verbiage used and the semi-predictability of the characters. I also was uncomfortable with the racial slurs that were used especially for a non-historical book.
A group of boys in a small town that they don't care for leads them to a significant amount of drug usage and plans to create havoc (whether it's in town or just among themselves). This thought came to me while I was writing this review - how did these boys all come to be "friends" when they're so quick to blame each other and throw their boys under the bus for things.
I started really to get into the book when the overall plan for the main character unfolds which at the end left me wanting more! I could have used little epilogue on if Trick got the girl, did he get out of town, is he stuck with the same group of boys but joining his dad at the paper?
While I might check out another book by Sean, this one in particular wasn't for me.
I received this book through Goodreads Giveaways
April 13, 2021
Sean Hancock puts you in the shoes of Trick, the only black guy in a small town in England during the 90's and lets you get a glimp of what it's like to be 15, different and trying to figure out what you can get out of life.
Trick and his mates come up with a plan to rob the local supermarket, miraculously this works and the money they get is a lot more than they were expecting. This sets a chain of events in motion that makes Trick wonder about what is right, wrong and how can he get that good future he wants.
You sometimes want to kick him in the butt for the decisions he makes, but you also understand why he makes them. Hancock does a good job of making you go back in time to when you were 15, 16, 17 and maybe making stupid mistakes yourself. The way the boys are speaking feels authentic and I had fun seeing where it would lead.
I didn't feel like the story was done when I closed the book, but that was alright...I was taken for a nostalgic trip down memory lane and I get the feeling Trick will be okay. Good book!
*** An ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review ***
Trick and his mates come up with a plan to rob the local supermarket, miraculously this works and the money they get is a lot more than they were expecting. This sets a chain of events in motion that makes Trick wonder about what is right, wrong and how can he get that good future he wants.
You sometimes want to kick him in the butt for the decisions he makes, but you also understand why he makes them. Hancock does a good job of making you go back in time to when you were 15, 16, 17 and maybe making stupid mistakes yourself. The way the boys are speaking feels authentic and I had fun seeing where it would lead.
I didn't feel like the story was done when I closed the book, but that was alright...I was taken for a nostalgic trip down memory lane and I get the feeling Trick will be okay. Good book!
*** An ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review ***
June 10, 2021
Loved this book. I have followed Graham Hancock for about a decade and he posted that this was available for free on kindle. Didn't know what to expect but it took me straight back to my teenage years! We never did anything as serious as the characters in the book do, but my friends and I were on the periphery of those people and It could have easily gone that way if it were not for having a decent moral compass and like Trick and the good household he does.
Even the language is very similar which surprised me given that I am from up North and this was based down south, and Sean (the author) came from what could be described as a bit of a privileged background. So I suppose this review has been more about me but I honestly found it very enjoyable and weirdly in places I was actually quite tense which is a new feeling for me whilst reading, maybe because it felt a lot closer to home than a run of the mill crime thriller.
In summary, think about it as a more modern and easier to read Trainspotting. I could easily see this being a great UK cult movie for teenagers, hope Sean can use his media relationships to make it happen some day!
Even the language is very similar which surprised me given that I am from up North and this was based down south, and Sean (the author) came from what could be described as a bit of a privileged background. So I suppose this review has been more about me but I honestly found it very enjoyable and weirdly in places I was actually quite tense which is a new feeling for me whilst reading, maybe because it felt a lot closer to home than a run of the mill crime thriller.
In summary, think about it as a more modern and easier to read Trainspotting. I could easily see this being a great UK cult movie for teenagers, hope Sean can use his media relationships to make it happen some day!
April 27, 2021
Pues vamos allá con el comentario de esta novela. He estado dudando entre cuatro y tres estrellas, y al final me he decantado por "bajarle la nota". Explico los motivos a continuación.
LA TRAMA: Richard Trick, un adolescente de color, se enrola en una pandilla de maleantes del pueblo donde vive. Y tiene la feliz ocurrencia de atracar el supermercado del pueblo. En principio la cosa sale bien (o al menos lo parece), pero luego se va complicando.
LO MEJOR: El principio del libro consigue enganchar. Y, además de esta historia, hay otra con igual importancia que trata el intento de ligoteo de Trick con Kelly, la chica que le gusta.,
LO PEOR:
- El final. Flojísimo, y con un cliffhanger totalmente innecesario.
- El desenlace está muy poquito trabajado.
- El uso del slang constante en los diálogos complica la lectura (pero eso es fallo del lector por no dominarlo).
Lo dicho. Tres y va bien.
LA TRAMA: Richard Trick, un adolescente de color, se enrola en una pandilla de maleantes del pueblo donde vive. Y tiene la feliz ocurrencia de atracar el supermercado del pueblo. En principio la cosa sale bien (o al menos lo parece), pero luego se va complicando.
LO MEJOR: El principio del libro consigue enganchar. Y, además de esta historia, hay otra con igual importancia que trata el intento de ligoteo de Trick con Kelly, la chica que le gusta.,
LO PEOR:
- El final. Flojísimo, y con un cliffhanger totalmente innecesario.
- El desenlace está muy poquito trabajado.
- El uso del slang constante en los diálogos complica la lectura (pero eso es fallo del lector por no dominarlo).
Lo dicho. Tres y va bien.
April 2, 2021
This is the story of Trick and his life as a teenager. In his town he is the only black kid and we see how what his life is like. Trick is part of a gang with a few interesting characters, they decide to rob the local grocery store, so that they can get enough money to go to London and see a music gig. They are surprised at how much they actually get. But not everything is well as they have robbed from a drug dealer who wants their blood on his hands, can they get away in time? some parts of this story are amusing but there is also a more serious side to it including the drug parts. Also we see how a teenage romance blooms too. A well written story that I am sure some people will be able to relate to. I warmed to Trick straight away.
February 20, 2021
This was a GoodReads giveaway of a Kindle ebook.
I really liked how this story presented itself. It came across as very real and believable. As an American, I am sure that a lot of the British culture and nuance was lost on me, but I could really sympathize with our protagonist. A young black teen stuck in an all white world. Few "mates" on your side. Doing things you know you shouldn't. No one understanding you. No one believing in you. Very easy to get caught up in a situation that you are desperate to escape.
This was a GoodReads.
I really liked how this story presented itself. It came across as very real and believable. As an American, I am sure that a lot of the British culture and nuance was lost on me, but I could really sympathize with our protagonist. A young black teen stuck in an all white world. Few "mates" on your side. Doing things you know you shouldn't. No one understanding you. No one believing in you. Very easy to get caught up in a situation that you are desperate to escape.
This was a GoodReads.
March 30, 2021
I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
An enjoyable story with a likeable lead character. I thought that the ensemble characters and their dialogue were particularly strong; they really jumped off the page and drew you into the world Trick had become a part of. The ending felt a little bit over-sensationalised for me; up until then the author had given us a naturalistic take on a teen boy's life, so Trick's final actions felt bold maybe to the point of implausible. That said, an enjoyable read overall.
An enjoyable story with a likeable lead character. I thought that the ensemble characters and their dialogue were particularly strong; they really jumped off the page and drew you into the world Trick had become a part of. The ending felt a little bit over-sensationalised for me; up until then the author had given us a naturalistic take on a teen boy's life, so Trick's final actions felt bold maybe to the point of implausible. That said, an enjoyable read overall.
March 18, 2021
I really enjoyed this book, a great coming of age story about “Trick” the only black boy in a small, dead end town. While his friends seem like no hopers leading him astray, you really feel for the main character who as many teenagers do hides his true thoughts and emotions whilst trying to appear cool. I could see this being adapted into a tv drama or film.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
April 1, 2021
This was a Goodreads Giveaway win. It probably wasn’t something I would have picked up on my own, but for free, I figured-why not? I’m so glad I got the opportunity to read it.
Trick, the narrator and lead character, is what makes this book stand out. It’s written in his British dialect which really transports you to his world. He’s also the only black kid in town, so he sees things a little differently than everyone else. I’ll be thinking about this one for awhile.
Trick, the narrator and lead character, is what makes this book stand out. It’s written in his British dialect which really transports you to his world. He’s also the only black kid in town, so he sees things a little differently than everyone else. I’ll be thinking about this one for awhile.
February 5, 2021
Relatable storyline.
This is one of those stories you might hear from a friend talking about their past. It really felt like a true story to me. An otherwise good kid found in unfortunate circumstances in life. A nicely flowing and interesting tale.
This is one of those stories you might hear from a friend talking about their past. It really felt like a true story to me. An otherwise good kid found in unfortunate circumstances in life. A nicely flowing and interesting tale.
February 6, 2021
Thank you to author Sean Hancock for this FREE Kindle copy of Trick. And thanks to Goodreads for hosting the opportunity.
Well done! Well written, good story, characters and pacing. Everything just flowed so nice, yeah. Highly recommended. A good read.
Well done! Well written, good story, characters and pacing. Everything just flowed so nice, yeah. Highly recommended. A good read.
March 19, 2021
As much about relationships as mystery, this is an unusual book. Overlaid with challenging questions about what it is like to be the exception, the lead character is appealing even when it seems he shouldn’t be. Unashamedly human, this book will challenge as much as it entertains.
October 9, 2022
It just caught me by surprise how much I enjoyed being thrown back to my youth and relating to so many aspects of this novel. I did way less drugs but the sentiments and teenage angst was all right there again
May 14, 2015
Published: 24/07/2011
Author: Sean Hancock
Recommended for: fans of action novels
Edition: Kindle
I found this book on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. I thought that it was really well written, with an interesting storyline will draws you in and makes you want to read it. The way the author wrote the book made it easy to follow and the writing style made the book flow nicely. The only character that was well described and developed was Trick the others just felt more like background people, it would have been nice to have them described abit more so it would have added more depth to the novel. It was a really good book to read, full of unpredictable twists and turns throughout it, the description of the action that went on made vivid images in your mind as to how it looked and what was going on.
Author: Sean Hancock
Recommended for: fans of action novels
Edition: Kindle
I found this book on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. I thought that it was really well written, with an interesting storyline will draws you in and makes you want to read it. The way the author wrote the book made it easy to follow and the writing style made the book flow nicely. The only character that was well described and developed was Trick the others just felt more like background people, it would have been nice to have them described abit more so it would have added more depth to the novel. It was a really good book to read, full of unpredictable twists and turns throughout it, the description of the action that went on made vivid images in your mind as to how it looked and what was going on.
May 7, 2014
Really enjoyed this book! I do hope SH will write another book soon. Get this book as it is a real pleasure to read! All the characters are very real and, at some time in during our teenage years we have met people like the characters on this book. Great read!
January 9, 2013
Finished reading Trick, the story moved and kept my interest the last 20% of the book. I wouldn't recommend.
May 22, 2015
Well written coming of age story set in a small town in Devon, where Richard is encouraged into a life of crime by his mates.
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