Bloody Awful In Different Ways

Bloody awful in different ways is a masterclass of tackling somewhat difficult material with humour and brevity.

Chronicling 7 years of his life, the trials and tribulations of a boy going through regular upheaval and handling the changes with almost stoic calm at times.

We meet 7 of his dads, starting with The Plant Magician, and we later find out this is not his actual biological dad, just one he’s borrowing temporarily.

It gets quite dark at times, but Andrev has a real skill for handling this material, and as someone who went some of the same stuff at around the same age, I can say with certainty that it feels very true to life and, despite what’s happening on the page, keeps you engaged and begs you to read on.