White Noise was something that I didn’t expect to like. It was unusual to most stories I read, and have a strange edge from the moment I began to read it. But, it was a book that I enjoyed and a book I think both the male and female YA population will enjoy.

A strange novel, White Noise is basically a book about mutants who can do things that would scare any normal person to death. The plot reminded me of a X-Men movie, which I’m struggling to decide whether that’s a good thing or not. In terms of originality, I’ve never really seen a book about mutants before, so it earns some brownie points on that front. The plot on a whole was quite believable and was quite a good story line to follow. White Noise however, lacks something that I cannot pin my finger to. It just feels unfinished, like a little bit is missing.

Characterisation was accomplished, in my opinion. I liked Max, despite him making some blatantly obvious bad choices throughout the novel. He did come across as quite unpolished, or as a slightly rough character. As a protagonist, his story is one that you find quite . . . unreal? It’s hard to put words into motion with this book, because while you liked it, you also find yourself questioning whether you really did enjoy it? One thing that is certain is that this book sent my reading rates into a slump. I hit a book hangover after reading this, probably because of the nature of the story. I did enjoy how the story ended, and found that there was a pleasant twist in the story. It does change who you cheer on and which side you’re against, and that is executed fairly well.

If I had to describe White Noise to you, I’d argue that it is a first draft. There is much to be improved and parts to be added and removed. I did enjoy what I read, but I wouldn’t read it again. But this story can only earn 2 out of 5 snowflakes. But, read the book and make up your own mind