Il percorso letterario di Guy Burt è iniziato con un primo romanzo notevolmente precoce, che preannunciava una voce distintiva che si sarebbe ulteriormente sviluppata. Dopo un periodo di insegnamento dell'inglese, è passato alla scrittura di sceneggiature, affermandosi rapidamente come un talento di spicco. Il suo lavoro ora colma con fluidità il divario tra la parola scritta e la narrazione visiva. Burt naviga magistralmente sia nelle narrazioni romanzesche che in quelle cinematografiche.
The narrative power captures the unsettling essence of childhood through Sophie's perspective, reminiscent of a young William Golding. The author skillfully evokes memories that resonate deeply, leaving readers intrigued about future works. The compelling writing and psychological depth promise a captivating exploration of childhood experiences.
On a spring day in England, six teenagers venture to a neglected part of their school where there is a door to a small windowless cellar. Behind the door, the old stairs have rotted away. A boy unfurls a rope ladder and five descend into The Hole. The sixth closes the door, locks it from the outside, and walks calmly away. The plan is simple: They will spend three days locked in The Hole and emerge to become part of the greatest prank the school has ever seen. But something goes terribly wrong. No one is coming back to let them out . . . ever.Taut and eerie, suspenseful and disturbing, The Hole is a compelling novel of physical endurance, psychological survival, and unforgettable revelations made all the more stunning by its shocking end.
Der Maler Alex Carlisle kehrt in sein italienisches Heimatdorf zurück und wird von Erinnerungen an einen Sommer heimgesucht, der das Ende seiner Kindheit markierte. Ein meisterhaft erzählter, düsterer Roman über verlorene Kindheit und magische Momente.