Stained
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Grace doesn’t know what Crystal writes in her diary. She wants to know what its really like to be a teenage mum, but Crystal can’t tell her the truth. Her sister Shardonnay wants to be a popstar, and Grace just wants to be a rebel go out clubbing, but Crystal’s stuck at home ironing shirts and looking after baby Ricardo, so it’s no wonder she takes it out on him – right?
This is South Africa, one of the most turbulent places in the world. AIDS, violence, drugs – its not easy to make a future for yourself, and for Crystal it seems impossible.
Stained is well paced and builds to a horrifying climax. It is a harrowing, emotionally engaging story, and the prose is both well crafted and accessible. Whether you’re a teenager or adult, someone who struggles to read or finds it easy, Stained is an extremely satisfying read. I didn’t want to put it down even when I had read the last page, and came away feeling like I’d been on a rollercoaster!
Stained is gritty and down to earth. If you’re looking for a real-world story to feel passionate about, I thoroughly recommend this book.
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Set in a poor area in Cape
Set in a poor area in Cape Town, South Africa, Stained tells the story of Grace, a slightly lost, but grounded teenager resisting the urge to rebel. Grace wants to find out what it’s really like to be a mother through the help of her friend Crystal. But Crystal has her own problems to deal with that no one can possibly understand. Whilst the two are close, it becomes increasingly obvious that the two are living isolated lives and neither can imagine each others difficulties. The novel is cleverly divided between Grace’s story and Crystal’s harrowing diary. Through these two narratives the reader is drawn into a world of drugs, teenage pregnancy and family issues. Whilst these problems seem like a world away for some, they pose some poignant questions. Building to an unimaginable climax, this book will keep you gripped from start to finish with its honest words and engaging characters. A truly compelling and enjoyable read that asks the important questions about life
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