Most books I have read have a very specific genre, whether that's one of tragedy such as cancer, adventure, murder mystery or dystopian thriller. However, I don't know quite where to put this one.

As Justin (or David as he renames himself) is 15 he discovers fate. Of course most of us already know about and have dismissed fate but Justin is obsessed with it. He doesn't like it but he knows and is certain it's there watching him, waiting to cut him off. From the very beginning you get the idea he may be schizophrenic but it's not people he's worried about, it's something bigger than that.

I suppose at the start of the book I feel slightly sympathetic towards him because he sounds so utterly terrified of something, for all we know, doesn't exist. However, after quite a few pages there is only so much I can take and I started to get a bit annoyed with his pessimistic attitude which is quite depressing. I do like the other characters that have to put up with him though, because they all come across quite sweet and although they can be a pain, they seem to smooth down the rough edges and seem to add some gloss to this, otherwise, depressing story.

Although you could find this a bit typical expressing the whole 'doomed youth' image, I did like the end and how this mysterious fate almost lets you make it up for yourself. All in all, I really liked this book because it was different; it was almost its own person not wanting to fit in with the rest. Along with its playful side, a sanctuary from all the gloom was its thoughtful and exciting structure. Imaginary dogs, know it all eleven-year-olds and giant rabbits, what more would you want?

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