The genre of Beyond The Chocolate War is a psychological thriller that deals with the darker side side of human nature. The novel considers real life situations exaggerated for more effect is a very psychological manner. The dilemmas and predicaments experienced by the many characters in the story are expressed via the battle with their own mind, their decisions and the outcomes of their decisions afterwards.

There are many themes in Beyond The Chocolate War that all contribute to the composition on the story. Relationships, sexual desires, fighti

Because there are many characters and parallel plots which converge, the story is exciting and 'a real page turner'. The author evidently never runs out of words and ideas. While I was reading it, I did not at one point think that it was boring, the cover was boring enough and the small print and fine words would have turned me away from it. If I didn't read some excerpts from it, even from a small excerpt where action could already be sensed I probably would not have borrowed it. Beyond The Chocolate War touches on the darker side of teenage life-real life situations with a twist. It is very successful in captivating me and even involves me in it. The characters are easy to keep track of as they have a distinct role which is not too confusing at all. The characters are very well chosen as their personalities are extremely original and typical for the distorted youths in the story.

The title is significant as it refers to the happenings beyond/after The Chocolate War, other than that the title does not show some other deeper meaning.

The writer employs a very descriptive style, which utilises both first and third person perspective's (predominantly third person). Besides the descriptions taken from the characters minds, there is much dialogue which some sort contrast/similarities to their thoughts. This is a very real aspect of everyday life. There are some uses of personification, similes and expressive words to add meaning and interest (even though some of these words were beyond my comprehension). "....his voice an agonising whisper" He also made use of single word sentences to add depth and emphasise the meaning further. "....he had seen Tubs name in only two sales. Preposterous." To make it even more realistic he includes various swear words and profane language in the students dialogues.

The story is very entertaining and offers a new outlook in bullying and ways to combat i

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Approximate Word count = 1282
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)