PB RRP $22.95
ISBN
978-1-4052-5943-9
Reviewed by
Lillian Rodrigues-Pang
Au Revoir
Crazy European Chick is an extremely fast paced action story that will keep you
turning pages. This is a
quirky story that takes action to its limit. The action and pace are faster
than a speeding bullet and more outrageous than a Die Hard movie. Thankfully it
has a good deal of humour and is so fast paced that there is no time for logic.
This story is fun to read.
The main
character, Pery is a daddy’s boy. He is getting good grades at school and
obeying all that his father asks of him. Into the family balance comes an
unremarkable exchange student, Gobi who is a let down on all young male fantasies
– or so Perry thought. For one night at the end of the year she becomes a wild,
gun swinging action woman who has some vicious debts to repay. She drags Perry
through a night of murder, violence, fast car chases and dodging police.
Joe
Schreiber has written a number of books, including some of the Star Wars
titles. He is a New York Times best seller. He has produced a book that is easy
reading and likeable characters – despite their actions! The dialogue and wit
is enjoyable throughout. I think young teenagers and above will enjoy the
‘virgin hero’, the ‘female assassin’ and the strong father figure being taken
down a notch or two. It has everything a reluctant teen could want in a book.
