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product_id: 50247854
title: "A Kestrel for a Knave: Barry Hines: 62 (Penguin Essentials, 62) Paperback – 4 Aug. 2016"
brand: "barry hines"
price: "KD 6.58"
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# A Kestrel for a Knave: Barry Hines: 62 (Penguin Essentials, 62) Paperback – 4 Aug. 2016

**Brand:** barry hines
**Price:** KD 6.58
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- **What is this?** A Kestrel for a Knave: Barry Hines: 62 (Penguin Essentials, 62) Paperback – 4 Aug. 2016 by barry hines
- **How much does it cost?** KD 6.58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Kestrel For A Knave
*by A***F on 14 September 2024*

I remember this being read out to us as a class in school and then later seeing the film, Kes - both a very long time ago.This book came back on my radar a few months ago so I purchased it out of sentimentality.It's so much better than I remember. I was clearly too young to grasp the nuances and the dark humour when I was first introduced to this marvellous book. Billy's childhood is shockingly harsh with a loutish older brother and a neglectful mother but he still finds something that gives him light throughout his dark days.As a Yorkshire lass I also enjoyed how it was written in the Yorkshire vernacular.Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant book, very true of the time
*by M***G on 13 September 2024*

Took me right back to 1969 when I first read the book, I'm now going to watch the dvd!!! Absolutely brilliant and very relevant to the time period!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful
*by M***R on 13 February 2020*

Very well written by Barry Hines. His use of language is simple and direct but skillful and hits home hard. The character of Billy, his circumstances, his bleak future and his love of flaconry all blend together powerfully. It is a sobering read at times and a telling piece of social commentary. I look forward to watching the film adaptation by Ken Loach. A Kestrel for a Knave is an excellent read.

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