![]() (But did people really say " chum" in 1975?) ![]() The language is a bit dated, but accurate, considering the book's 25 years old. The dialogue holds true, though Willo has to direct the voices of some two dozen characters - family in town for the wedding, all staying in the same house, hence the family having other things on its collective mind than listening to some kid tell murder stories. ![]() The book gives a realistic view of how frustrated a kid would get, in this situation. He's eleven, a born troublemaker, he sounds like he's making it up, who has time for such foolishness? He tries calling the police, but they too assume he's crying wolf. He tries to convince his family of what really happened, but they're too busy with his sister's impending wedding to pay him much attention. Kid sees a murder which looks like an accident, but he knows better. ![]()
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