The Unknowns
The Unknowns by Shirley-Anne McMillan, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on December 7, 2017, is a 320-page work of fiction written in English. The story follows Tilly, who finds solace atop Belfast’s largest crane, seeking freedom from the city’s ongoing troubles. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Brew, a boy who introduces her to a hidden world filled with adventure and challenges, prompting her to question her beliefs and the environment around her.
Readers will discover Tilly’s journey as she navigates this new reality, engaging in activities that test her limits and moral compass. The narrative explores themes of trust, community, and the struggles faced by young people in a complex urban landscape. As Tilly becomes more involved with Brew and the world of The Unknowns, she is faced with choices that will have lasting implications, reflecting the broader issues of hope and resilience in a city marked by conflict.
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Tilly is perched at the top of Belfast’s largest crane. She likes to climb up high at night in order to feel free from a city which, despite the best PR, is still full of trouble and conflict. Eventually, she comes back down to discover her bike is missing and in its place is a boy named Brew. Wearing eyeliner and high-heeled boots, he offers her a drink from his flask of coffee before disappearing into the night. The next morning, Tilly’s bike is returned, but tucked into the spoke of the wheel is a card with Brew’s number on it.
As Tilly learns to trust Brew, he leads her into a world she never knew existed – a world of parties in abandoned houses, completing missions that involve break-ins, and risking everything just to help strangers in need; the world of The Unknowns. What Tilly doesn’t anticipate is that they will also make her question everything she was brought up to believe in, and force her to make a choice that will stay with her for the rest of her life.
The Unknowns is a story about hope in a city where increasing numbers of young people are struggling to get by, a place where there is no trust in the political system, and where some people still dare to dream.
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