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Reader reviewed by lulu

This book is one of the most thought provoking books i've ever read and yet, for all that it never becomes moralising or cliched. It's a look at racism and society that will turn most peoples idea of the world on its head. The book follows the story of two teenagers: Callum, a nought, a member of the lowest class of society, and Sephy, a cross and in terms of society the complete opposite of Callum. The two of them are best friends through all of the horror that unfolds throughout the book and their story will not fail to affect the reader in some way. For me, the best thing about the book was the way it tackles an issue few people feel comfortable dicussing even with their closest friends and by using two very different perspectives it really makes you feel totally involved in the world of noughts and crosses and all that entails.