This book was interesting enough to keep me reading it, but it took me such a long time to make myself get through it that I became rather bored.
Kavin Brooks is hit or miss with me. I liked Lucas but Candy and Martyn Pig were impossible to read. I don't think I'll attempt to read Being. ( )

I have mixed feelings about The Road of the Dead by Kevin Brooks, while I loved the idea of it, the actual execution left a lot to be desired. The story of two brothers setting out for a small village on Dartmoor in order to speed up the release of their sister’s murdered body, was original and intriguing. They didn’t care about who killed her, they just wanted to be able to bring their sister Rachel’s body home to their mother for a proper burial. It turned out that her body was being held until the crime was solved so the half gypsy brothers set out to find the murderer. The brothers are very different from one another, where Cole is absolutely fearless, Ruben is the one who thinks things through. Ruben has also inherited the ability to experience members of his family’s sensations and can see events that affect them even when he is miles away. This strong connection to his sister allowed him to visualize her murder and his connection to his brother is going to enable him to help find a resolution to their difficulties.

Although they are warned off by the police, the brothers travel to the remote village of Lychcombe but the questions they ask only seem to stir up the locals and it soon becomes apparent that there are some very violent types who are opposed to any further investigation into the rape and murder of their sister. Of course they keep pushing and their efforts lead to pain and torture as they slowly uncover the secrets that will eventually lead to the truth.

While I found this story of vigilante justice plausible and interesting, there was a great deal that one had to accept at face value and not question. First and foremost, the paranormal twist felt forced and unbelievable as it took most of the mystery out of the story. I also thought that the characters could have been a little better developed as they all seemed one dimensional. While I enjoyed the many twists that The Road of Dead offered up, this isn’t a book that I can fully recommend to others. ( )

I'm not sure how I felt about this book. The whole part of him being able to see situations that he was not involved in was kind of odd because that was pretty much the only supernatural thing in the book. But I guess, at the same time, it was kind of interesting to read about it. The book almost made me feel like there was more than just brotherly love going on between these two boys, though, but perhaps that's just my twisted mind.

It definitely entertained but not enough to make it a book that changed my life in any way nor did the characters even if I did like his older brother. I did, however, find some quite wonderful lines during my read and some of them really hit home. The plot did feel a bit dull at times, the story of brothers going to avenge someone who did their sister wrong feels a bit old by now, but it definitely delivered when it comes to action and I quite liked those parts as it was why I picked up this book in the first place. ( )

This book is about horror, death and sadness. Rube's sister died in a city where her best friend lives.

This book its a Omnisciet and limited point of view story. the main characters name is Ruben. Its a good horror book.

I don't really like Ruben because he's kind of emo. He doesnt like much. He doesn't like it loud or quiet. so i don't really understand him.

The setting is like mostly at this city where her best friends live. Him and his brother Cole are investagating. I think that the place is gloomy and dark also very scary.

This book is mostly about Ruben and Cole trying to find out what really happend to her.

This book reminds me of a book called Sisters Grimm becasue they are investagating who took they're parents and whos the scarlet hand. ( )

Target audience: Ages 14-20

Teenage brothers, 17-year-old Cole Ford and 14-year-old Ruben Ford live in London. Upon learning that their older sister has been kidnapped, raped, and slaughtered, they leave London in search of the killer. They travel to the tiny town of Lychcombe where they are surrounded by hostile villagers who are determined to deter the two brothers from uncovering the truth. The two brothers' investigation is filled with beatings, confrontations, and kidnappings. Add to the suspense is the Fords' own partial gypsy lineage and the mythic aura of the moor.

The two brothers personalities contrast but complement each other: Cole is fearless and tough while Ruben is compassionate and sensitive. The story has it all: love, anger, and triumph. Readers will connect with Cole and Ruben and follow them throughout their journey in search of the truth. However, I was disappointed that by the middle of the story, the murder has been solved as the pace slows down and the solution becomes so crystal clear. On the other hand, the story is full of rapid-fire action that will have teens at the edge of their seats. Brooke offers a deeply moving story of two brothers who work together. Although I find some scenes to be too violent, I still recommend it.