Revolver

Sedgwick, Marcus

Confronted by a stranger, Sig and his sister Anna are held ransom in their isolated cabin. Hidden away is their father's Colt revolver, offering them the possibility of deliverance. With its moral dilemmas played out in the desolate surroundings of the Arctic Circle and gold rush fever, this is a story of surprising tension and elegant writing; a short read of deceptive simplicity. [Larger font]

Comments from Groups

Enjoyed by all. Good discussion on guns and use of firearms, our group clearly divided on that. Story cleverly laid out so little incidental details prove to be significant. Northland 002

Gripping, a fearful predicament for two teenagers. It has real threat! Wellington 018

Enjoyed by all, including some husbands. Highly original, descriptive and thought provoking. Promoted intense discussion re gun laws and male characteristics. Masterton 005

We all absolutely loved it. Could not put it down. Queenstown 010

Full of detail and very descriptive of guns. The group enjoyed discussing this book and have graded it 8 1/2 out of 10. Whakatane 005

Very quick read for all - it generated a lot fo discussion. The tension and sense of place is done very well. Havelock North 011

Great but we wanted more. Well constructed. I could picture it all. Very good. Hamilton 038

Pages
220

Year
2009

Reviews

PALMN 040

08-08-2023

A good easy read with a hopeful end.

HAMIL 038

16-01-2023

Great - but wanted more! Well constructed - we could picture it all. Very good.

HAVE 011

21-07-2022

Very quick read for all - generated a lot of discussion. The group was split on how much they enjoyed the book - 6/8 very much and 2/8 disappointed. The ending was weak, and the ethical issues poorly dealt with - even (or especially) for intended readership of teenagers. But tensions and sense of place done very well.

WHAKA 005

21-07-2022

Short ( only 180 pages), yet full of detail and very descriptive of guns and their power; the bleakness of life in the Arctic; corruption vs. honesty in assaying gold. The group enjoyed discussing this book.

ROTO 003

21-07-2022

Although this is a young adult book we all enjoyed it.

AUCK 248

21-07-2022

We liked 'Revolver', although we didn't find it very scary. The use of language was almost like a radio play and left a lot to the imagination.

TAPAN 001

04-11-2019

All members thoroughly enjoyed 'Revolver' - the way it was written and the story.