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The Spider Truces by Tom Connolly (view source)
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|pages=256
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|date=April 2010
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The title of this debut novel by Tom Connolly is enigmatic, mysterious. It draws the reader in - just like a fly to a spider's web. And in fairness 'The Spider Truces' does exactly what it say on the tin as the main character, Ellis, is obsessed and terrified in equal measure, of spiders.
Ellis does, at some point, manage to make some sense of his life. He manages to move on. Become a proper adult. Oh - and he's no longer afraid of spiders. I silently gave three cheers for Ellis when I reached the end of this book. This is a poetic, moving and evocative read.
I'd like to thank the publishers for sending a copy to The Bookbag. We also have a review of [[Men Like Air by Tom Connolly]].
If this book appeals then you might like to have a look at [[Little Hands Clapping by Dan Rhodes]].
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