Matt Haig was born in 1975, has lived in London and Spain, and now lives in north Yorkshire. He is the author of The Last Family in England, a UK bestseller narrated by a Labrador, The Dead Fathers Club, an update of Hamlet featuring an eleven-year-old boy and The Possession of Mr Cave. He has written two novels for children, Shadow Forest and its sequel The Runaway Troll. His website is at www.matthaig.com.
A refreshing alternative to much of the paranormal fodder out
there.
*The Bookseller*
From one of Britain's finest young novelists comes a razor-sharp
unpicking of adulthood and family life. In this moving, thrilling
and extraordinary portrait of one unusual family, The Radleys asks
what we grow into when we grow up, and explores what we gain - and
lose - when we deny our appetites.
*http://readingteenagefiction.blogspot.com*
The Radleys is a wonderfully written book. It's a fun, original
concept I haven't seen anywhere else. The ending wraps things up
nicely, but for me I would love a sequel - now the secret is out
and all the family is "in-the-know", I can just see the Radleys
getting into all sorts of trouble! I really enjoyed this book and I
loved the authors writing style, I will definitely be checking out
Haig's backlist.
*Book Chick City*
Deliciously dark, horribly humorous and an interesting addition to
the vampire canon, The Radleys is definitely worth a look (to be
honest, any book that has a chapter heading of CSI:Transylvania was
always going feature on my hit list). It's not what you might
expect, in fact it is downright strange in places but as a fable on
the trials of growing up and the dangers of forgetting said trials,
it is an absolute winner so add it to your wish list and prepare to
be blooded...
*The Mountains of Instead*
The Radleys is a refreshing and original take on a vampire genre
that has arguably become rather overworked of late, and the book’s
main theme of abstinence is perfect for these debt-ridden times.
Using short, sharp paragraphs and sprinkled with delightful asides
from the fictional Abstainer’s Handbook, The Radleys is a coming of
age story that will appeal to adults, both young and old...One of
Matt Haig’s strengths has always been characterization and his work
always shows a sharp observational eye...The Radleys is a highly
recommended book for adults of ages, though possibly not one for
the Puritans out there.
*Fantasy Book Review*
Matt Haig’s brilliantly British vampire novel The Radleys has
restored my faith in the genre, hurrah!...there’s really not much
to dislike about this book. It’s got everything really. Love,
laughter, tears, lots of blood and a quick rundown of which
celebrities are actually vampires (note: Jimi Hendrix is one).
Great stuff.
*Writing from the Tub*
Matt Haig takes an original and witty approach to the supernatural
genre in this quirky young adult novel...Cleverly balancing light
and dark notes, this coming-of-age story with a difference is a
refreshing alternative to the vampire theme.
*Booktrust*
Move over, Cullens! The Radleys are an average family living in the
suburbs - they just happen to be vampires. As funny as it is
scary!
*Bliss*
This family sucked me in and got a hold on me that didn't give.
This vampire story will be unlike anything you have read before and
one that you should give a chance, even if you aren't into
vampires. Forget Forks. Bishopthorpe is the new town for
vegetarians!
*Heaven, Hell and Purgatory*
Reality bites in a funny family affair...pointed, clever and
witty.
*The Independent*
We should expect something different from the fare provided by
Stephenie Meyer and her numerous imitators. And we will not be
disappointed.
*The Irish Times*
It's satirical yet subtle, and I appreciated Haig's obvious love of
the genre he's writing in...If you're looking for a vampire that
isn't of the sparkly fall-in-love-with-me-now variety, I think this
one's right up your street.
*Wondrous Reads*
Only two good books that emerged from the recent epidemic of
literary bloodsucking
brilliant
*The Guardian*
A deeply dark thriller with wittily barbed social comments that
transcends vampire clichés
*Guardian*
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