If Birdy had you creeped out and questioning everyone you meet, then Black Cairn Point will not just have you questioning strangers. But have you question your friends as well. And you'll never want to go camping again, no way Jose.
My original opinion on this novel from writer Claire McFall was dull. Dull and in desperate need of some answers. One hundred pages in and I'm still left wondering where this is going and when it's going to take off.
The action starts and more questions are raised. My brow is furrowed in the what-the-hell-is-going-on kind of way and I'm left seriously confused. I had my suspicions and, similarly to Birdy, they were shot to death by an ultimate plot twist that was also deeply disturbing. You know, the best kind!
This book did have it's flaws though and they numbered more than most.
I've already mentioned the dry plot (up until the end of course) but there's also the generic characters to consider. Subtract the twist at the end I was getting a sort of Breakfast Club vibe from each character in this story. Darren, the jock, Emma, the princess, Martin, the brain etc. This could be just an added feature to highlight the intricately proceeding plot but I just found the characters difficult and pandering.
The one thing I did like about this story however, was what I mentioned before, it's intricacy. The plot, though dry, evolved into something very neat and it's creepiness was set up in a series of minor leaps and bounds that was just enough to keep it going towards an exciting climax. One thing I will point out is though, I only wish that this could've begun right from the beginning. The start didn't grab me like I think most books should.
Black Cairn Point was a somewhat interesting read. Definitely unique and cleverly put together. My only problem is that the plot did not grab me from page one.
3 out of 5 stars.
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