Stickle Island is a tiny bit of earth in the ocean, a mile
off the south east shore of England. The population is small; most people have
long since moved away in search of jobs. A few back-to-the-landers have moved
there. The entire population can fit into one meeting hall at the same time.
The story takes place during Thatcher’s term of rule; the twice daily ferry
that is their life line to the mainland is something that will be cut. How will
they survive on the island without this service?
Their salvation arrives after a terrible storm; six bales of
high grade marijuana have washed up on shore. Realizing the value of these, and
that there is apt to be someone who expected their arrival out looking for
them, they are promptly hidden by a small group of enterprising teens, who call
a general meeting of the entire populace. Together they will stand against the
dealers when they arrive. And arrive they do, with fancy cars and armed muscle.
This is a satire, and it reminds me of lots of British
sit-coms. If you’re into British comedy, you can pretty much picture the cast and
setting. It’s not deep, and the characters are not well developed, but it’s
great fun. Four stars for this first novel.
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