'A clever compassionate and humorous look at teenage kicks and sectarian strife in early 80s
Northern Ireland' GuardianSchool is almost over - and for Paddy Liz Christy and Kevin it's
time to figure out what's next. But before they start the rest of their lives these teenagers
have the 'Cave' - a place to drink smoke flirt and listen to punk music. Somewhere to fend
off the spectre of the future.Because this is Derry in 1981 and the streets outside are a war
zone. So when a friend is killed suddenly the choices of who to be and what side to be on are
laid starkly before them. New loves and old loyalties are imperiled even as whole lives hinge
on a single decision . . . 'Exhilarating' Roddy Doyle 'A sensitive and powerful coming-of-age
novel' Observer'Worth checking out for its loving attention to how it feels to be young and in
love in a time of turmoil' i 'Utterly convincing' Sunday Times
