El viaje literario de Guy Burt comenzó con una primera novela notablemente temprana, insinuando una voz distintiva que continuaría desarrollándose. Después de un período enseñando inglés, hizo la transición a la escritura de guiones, estableciéndose rápidamente como un talento destacado. Su obra ahora une fluidamente el mundo de la palabra escrita y la narración visual. Burt navega magistralmente en narrativas tanto novelescas como cinematográficas.
The narrative power captures the unsettling essence of childhood through Sophie's perspective, reminiscent of a young William Golding. The author skillfully evokes memories that resonate deeply, leaving readers intrigued about future works. The compelling writing and psychological depth promise a captivating exploration of childhood experiences.
On a spring day in England, six teenagers venture to a neglected part of their school where there is a door to a small windowless cellar. Behind the door, the old stairs have rotted away. A boy unfurls a rope ladder and five descend into The Hole. The sixth closes the door, locks it from the outside, and walks calmly away. The plan is simple: They will spend three days locked in The Hole and emerge to become part of the greatest prank the school has ever seen. But something goes terribly wrong. No one is coming back to let them out . . . ever.Taut and eerie, suspenseful and disturbing, The Hole is a compelling novel of physical endurance, psychological survival, and unforgettable revelations made all the more stunning by its shocking end.
Der Maler Alex Carlisle kehrt in sein italienisches Heimatdorf zurück und wird von Erinnerungen an einen Sommer heimgesucht, der das Ende seiner Kindheit markierte. Ein meisterhaft erzählter, düsterer Roman über verlorene Kindheit und magische Momente.