The Madness does Continue
Reviewed by The Write Co (Amanda Patterson) from Sandton, South Africa on 27 April 2007
2071 of 4265 people found the following review helpful:
John Milton aka Spud, returns to school. He approaches his 15th birthday, losing his girlfriend, The Mermaid, and acquiring another, Amanda. As if that isn't enough, his mother has decided that the family is emigrating. The Crazy 8 torment the new boys, struggle with rugby and cricket matches and generally create mayhem. Mad Dog forces Spud on a horrendous hike, and the Standard 6 oddball, Runt, stalks him. However, Verne, and the 8th member of group, Roger the cat, are the stars of this second book. I laughed out loud whilst my heart bled for him. The descriptions of him on the rugby field are inspirational to any wannabe writers of comedy.I bet you want to know what happens next. Buy it. Read it. You won't be sorry.
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Good characters, poor story
Reviewed by Spud fan from Cape Town on 03 May 2007
2165 of 4458 people found the following review helpful:
It was great to hear from all the characters in Spuds life again.
Highlights:
-The Crazy 8 adventures
-More lunches with the Guv
-A gripping story to read, you always want to know more.
Negatives:
-To much bad language. This was a disappointment.
-A bit more focus on the romance of Spud, the relationships are hollow and missed sorely from 1990
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And so the story continues
Reviewed by Harold from Johannesburg, South Africa on 04 June 2007
1808 of 3754 people found the following review helpful:
Wickedly funny and true to the title. Spud, 14, going on 15 returns for 2nd year. Now faced with more problems and peer pressure. His mom, a raving mad woman, his dad still selling moonshine and Wombat (same old self). A Green Station Wagon, a trip to London and a reunion. What more can one say. The Crazy 8, and a fresh 1st year dorm. Spud finds himself in shambles after multiple let-downs and then, Puberty... Great read and cannot wait to read, with what seems, the changes in his life, (hopefully) a 3rd instalment of Spud. Want a good laugh? Go on, buy the book.
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