The Boy Who Could See Demons

author: Carolyn Jess-Cooke
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.87
book published: 2012
rating: 4
read at: 2015/11/13
date added: 2015/11/13
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review:
'The Boy Who Could See Demons' by Carolyn Jess-Cooke is an interesting book about the relationship between a boy and his psychologist.

10-year old Alex Connolly comes from a difficult home. His dad is gone, his mom is depressed and he's just made an unusual friend name Ruen, who claims to be a demon. Anya is the psychologist assigned to Alex's case. Anya has troubles of her own with the anniversary of some recent tragedy in her own life. The chapters alternate between Alex and Anya. With Alex getting into trouble because of Ruen and Anya struggling to help him. Ruen is imaginary, but he seems to know things about Anya. Is Ruen real or imaginary, and will Anya be able to find out the truth?

The truth is revealed by the end of the book, and I like how the author finishes the book. The character of Alex is pretty good. He's a child in real dire circumstances and Ruen is a creepy manifestation in his life. Anya seems to have problems of her own that are compounded by the case. I liked the book and it's interesting treatment of it's characters.

I received a copy of this ebook from Random House Publising Group - Bantam Dell, Delacourte Press, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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