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Absolutely Revolting
October 2008, no. 305

Shutterspeed by A.J. Betts

by Maya Linden •
October 2008, no. 305

Shutterspeed by A.J. Betts

Fremantle Press, $17.95 pb, 154 pp

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‘There’s a fine line … between fear and desire’ muses Shutterspeed’s adolescent protagonist, Dustin. His may not be a novel revelation but A.J. Betts provides an intriguing study of obsession and its disastrous results through a narrative set on this tremulous boundary.

 


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Shutterspeed

Shutterspeed by A.J. Betts

Fremantle Press, $17.95 pb, 154 pp

ABR receives a commission on items purchased through this link. All ABR reviews are fully independent.

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