Just in Case by Meg Rosoff

Just in Case is about a teenage boy called David Case, however near the beginning of the book he changes his name to Justin after a near-miss accident when he was looking after his baby brother.

The story is about him trying to run away from fate because he believes something dreadful will happen. It’s one of those books where you can either believe it’s all in his head or perhaps, in a way, is he right?

I would recommend it to boys and girls over 13 however it’s probably more appealing to readers who are interested in psychology, and books that have many layers.

I like Just in Case because its very deep; every chapter can be analysed and it definitely gives you something to think about at night. It is also very dark, in certain aspects.

 I’d give this book an eight out of ten for plot, a ten out of ten for writing and a ten out of ten for page-turning qualities.

Lucy adds:
I really enjoyed reading Just in Case and felt that it was a very thrilling and exciting book.  It was full of suspense and psychological drama and kept you gripped right up until the last pages.

I would recommend this book to both boys and girls. However younger readers might find it a bit challenging.

For the plot: nine out of ten as it was very original and I’ve never read a book like it before; writing - nine out of ten as it kept me entertained,
incorporating humor with the more serious issues; definitely  ten out of ten for page-turning qualities as it kept me engrossed throughout, and I couldn’t wait to find out what dilemma would happen next.

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Just In Case