'Spud'
It's 1990 in South Africa and 13-year-old John ‘Spud' Milton is embarking on his first year of a scholarship at an elite boys-only private school.
Through the year, the refreshingly realistic character of Spud Milton is plagued by parents embarrassing beyond the realms of normality and his never ending wait for puberty. Written in the form of Spud's diary, readers are invited into the very real and relatable issues and worries of a boy who is being introduced to girls, friendship and, with the assistance of the strange characters that share his dormitory, complete insanity.
Upon the books release in South Africa in 2005 ‘Spud', the first novel by comedian and actor John van de Ruit, became an instant bestseller, award winner and the fastest selling book in Africa's publishing history. Sharing the first name, hometown and ambitions of Spuds' character, it is hard not to wonder to what degree the life and experiences written about in ‘Spud' are based on those of the author.
Overall ‘Spud' is a wickedly funny and engaging book that is superbly written and certain to cause all who read it to ache with laughter and be left always wanting to read just one more page.
Due for release in the UK on Thursday 1st May, ‘Spud' is sure to repeat the popularity that it received in South Africa due to being a joy to read and pure entertainment for all.
