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C Horne, March 27, 2009 (view all comments by C Horne)
The strength of Tunnels lies in its potential scope: a subterranean world, trapped by earth and time, a concept that pays subtle homage, intentionally or not, to Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Gordon and Williams have crafted a detailed, albeit unsettling, vista for the wayward reader. Yet, as with the murky surrounds of The Deeps, it is not only the labyrinthine world that is dark, the themes and concepts contained within the book are equally so. There are scenes of torture, drug references and violence that nudge this book away from the comfort zone of the average teenager, or adult for that matter. Parental caution is advised for younger readers.

Sadly, the problem with `Tunnels' lies not within the inventive and fascinating storyline, but in the narrative and aspects of character development. The first third of the book lacks pace, and runs the risk of losing all but the resilient by the time young Will Burrows finds The Colony on page 171. Another anomaly is the presence of two clear writing styles. This often leaves the reader off-kilter. And despite a book that runs for 460+ pages, the characters lack depth. In fact, it is difficult to connect to most of the characters, including the protagonist.

So, you may well ask why is this reviewer giving Tunnels five stars? Well, I can see massive potential and clear scope in subsequent books. I suspect that by the end of this story people will gauge the whole rather than individual parts. I will be in line to read book two. Only then will one be able to judge, inexorably, just how deep Tunnels will really go.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780545078818

Author:

Gordon, Roderick

Publisher:

Scholastic Paperbacks

Author:

Williams, Brian

Subject:

Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic

Subject:

Action & Adventure - General

Subject:

Action & Adventure

Subject:

Fantasy & Magic

Edition Description:

Quality

Series:

Tunnels Books

Publication Date:

February 2009

Binding:

Paperback

Grade Level:

- Up

Language:

English

Pages:

496

Dimensions:

7.58x5.26x1.16 in. .68 lbs.

Age Level:

09-UP