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Different Class is set in a private boys grammar school in crisis. A school which is just about to be introduced to its new “Super Head” and accompanying crisis team. However, it is not the first time St Oswalds has seen trouble and the arrival of the new head will plunge Roy Straightley, Latin master, back 20 years in time to when the new head was himself a new boy. It is a very dark read and one that you have to take special care in reading so that you don’t miss out on some of the subtleties of the story. I was thoroughly enjoying the read right until the author threw a curveball at about two thirds of the way through and then I was hooked right to the end. I haven’t read either of her other novels set in Malbry and I found that this one could be read as a standalone. However, we never really find out in this read the full circumstances that bring the crisis team to St Oswalds although this may have been part of Gentlemen and Players. The story is told in two time frames – 20 years ago and today and there are a number of characters, some of whom are known occasionally by their nicknames and I did find it a bit muddling at times. I kept having to stop and reevaluate what I was reading to get it straight in my mind. That having been said, my only real gripe about the book was the vague sense of dissatisfaction at the end which just left a sour taste in my mouth. Apart from that I really enjoyed the read. I particularly loved the musical references, especially the David Bowie. I received a review copy from the publisher via Netgalley.Read full review
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