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I have enjoyed Kevin Brooks' stories in the past; Black Rabbit Summer, and Naked being the other two I've read and enjoyed. So when Being was recommended to me I thought Why not?

If I had known that the entire premise of the story would feel pointless, then I would have left it, forgotten the story existed, and put it down to the author "having a bad day". As it is, I did read it, and tried to enjoy it for what it was. I am fan of Sci-fi, and Brooks so forced myself through it.

If you have four hours of spare time, can't decide what to read, and are willing to regret time wasted then this book is for you. It's fast paced enough to keep you intrigued and that's it. The story veneers off after quite a decent opening. The main character, Robert Smith, is a bit annoying as he has so little of a personality. All of the other characters are a bit flat with personality, with only Eddi (in the beginning) being of interest. There are some scenes throughout that had be believing it was picking up, only for it to fall again.

After an Anti-climatic end, and a lot of repetition, I can safely say this is the worst of Kevin Brooks' novels so far, but I did still manage to read it!