A good book for me is one that makes me want to dive deep, know more, explore...
When I first started Fall by Colin McAdam (a 2010 Giller Prize finalist) I felt like I was reading just another book about adolescent male friendships. But as I read on, I discovered that as the story unfolded - through the narratives of roomates Noel (the shy kid with the lazy eye) and Julius (the popular son of an American diplomat in Canada.)
Both boys are in love with Fallon (Fall for short) - the most beautiful girl at St. Ebury - only Julius gets to call her his girlfriend, while Noel has barely spoken to her.
The story gets interesting when Fall goes missing.
I fear that saying anything else would spoil this book for you - but I assure you this isn't some chick-lit teen drama. This story will give you chills.
