Full of espionage, double agents, conspiracy, lies, action and general excitement, not to mention humour, there's nothing to dislike about this book! * Carrier Pigeon Reviews *
Strikingly original -- Anthony Horowitz
I would highly recommend this novel to teens * We Sat Down *
Wonderfully addictive * Sister Spooky *
A thrilling debut novel...tense and compelling -- Julia Eccleshare * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *
A fantastic read * Page After Page *
This is a complex book that interrogates the efficacy of choice, all the while opening your mind to new ways of seeing * We Love This Book *
The strength of the novel lies in Kurti's skill in creating an animal world of utter credibility, easily as subtle, complex and devious as our own. * Irish Times *
The central questions here are seen to be about trust, truth and loyalty, abstractions treated her with invigorating originality. * Irish Times *
A fast-paced and evocatively written novel * CBI Recommended Reads 2013 *
Readers who might be drawn to Watership Down but prefer a faster pace will relish the antics of the monkey tribes of Kolkata * Guardian *
One of the most excitingly different and memorable books of the year so far can be read as a page-turning visceral, action-packed thriller about urban warfare... a rare beast indeed: an exciting read that is more than worthy of classroom study * Reading Zone *
A truly remarkable allegorical tale which sheds light on the difficulties of decision making in times of political unrest and war... I can't recommend this novel highly enough for adult readers * Kids in Madrid *
It is fast-paced throughout, constantly inventive... a great introduction for teens to the machinations of politics and the complexities of war * Big Book Little Book *
