Alex Clark

Bad boy on the run: Shy, by Max Porter, reviewed

A violent adolescent breaks out of his ‘Last Chance’ reform home at dead of night – but can he ever escape his inner turmoil?

Max Porter. [Getty Images]

  • Shy

    Max Porter

    Faber, pp. 128, £12

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