Book Thirty-Five

Title: Storm Catchers  
Author: Tim Bowler
Summary: Fin is devastated when his sister is kidnapped. Poor, frightened Ella, snatched away from the house in the middle of a storm. Fin will never forgive himself for leaving her on her own. Still, at least they'll get her back when they've paid the money. But the kidnapper has more than just money on his mind. And as his plans unfold, Fin and his family are forced to confront their deepest, darkest secrets. A storm is breaking, and it's going to change everything.
Genre: Mystery.
Time Started: 10th May, unknown time.
Time Ended: 11th June, unknown time.
Page Count: Unknown.
Age Rating: 13+
Warning: Profanity
Appeal Rating: 4/10.

I had to read this in school, only during English lessons, and I regret to say that I chose it for my group to read. Although, if I'm honest, it was the best-looking one in the stock cupboard. So... yeah.

The plot is interesting, the characters are amazing for the most part, but I can't stand the way Tim Bowler writes. I don't what it is about it, but I just couldn't get into it. He writes as if he's writing for little kids, despite the relatively complex plot, and throws in swear words now and then just to higher the age rating. It's really rushed, and it's as if he hasn't re-drafted.

However, it's clear that he's planned it, because the plot is well-thought out, and that much is obvious. With the kidnapping and the pendulum and Imogen and Ricky ... it's so inventive. If only he could write better, this could be an excellent book.

There's a storm coming, gotta catch it.