The Hit is the story of Adam, whose life is rubbish. His brother is dead; his girlfriend has gone off him. And so he decides to take Death, a new drug that gives an ultimate high for seven days - before killing you.
However, after taking Death he realises that his life might actually be worth living, and, with the possibility of a cure, he leaves his old life for one on the streets. It turns out that he has a lot to lose.
This book was a very easy read. It flowed very easily and was written in the style of a book I may have read when I was about ten. However, the content was very mature, and so I wouldn't recommend it for younger readers. It made the whole book - which was full of horrifying ideas - seem a lot softer and I'm not sure if that is a good thing. I was expecting a very dark book but it was very light and didn't really seem to emphasise the dangers and results of drugs, especially with the ending.
I'm not really sure if I enjoyed The Hit because, although it was a light, addictive read that was hard to put down, I didn't like Adam. He seemed extremely self-centred and to be honest his life didn't seem that bad. His girlfriend was a lot worse off than him, despite her not actually taking the drug and I don't understand why she stood with him considering his actions. He was very dislikeable and I think that might have ruined it a bit for me.
I also disliked the way that it was written in such an easy way, when the actual events were shocking. I realise that because it is aimed at teenagers they had made it less horrific, but it made it seem a bit unrealistic.
However, it had a very interesting storyline and I have never read - nor seen - anything like it! I'm not sure that I'd recommend it but if you're looking for something different to read then this is perfect!
Want to tell the world about a book you've read? Join the site and send us your review!
