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Winner of the 2009 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet takes a searing look at the world of soccer and pop-celebrity culture—and the lives of three street kids caught in its glare.
When a black South American soccer star signs on to a team in the country's racist south, headlines blare. And when he falls for the sensual Desmerelda, a stunning white pop singer and daughter of a wealthy politician, their sudden and controversial marriage propels the pair to center stage, where they burn in the media spotlight. But celebrity attracts enemies; some very close to home. And its dazzle reaches into the city's hidden corners, exposing a life of grit and desperation the glitterati could never imagine. When a girl is found murdered, reporter Paul Faustino is caught between worlds as he witnesses the power of the media in making—and breaking—lives. Inspired by Shakespeare's Othello, this modern tragedy of desire and betrayal, incisively and compassionately told, is a truly enthralling work of crossover fiction.
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"Great book about South American soccer and its danger. Soccer players all around will love this story of a star's life after a trade. Twists throughout will make you rethink sports all over the world."
— Ola (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Brilliantly explores the inequalities within society and the dangers of success.”
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“Clever, funny, moving and superbly well written”
— The Times (UK)
Exposure Listener Reviews
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" Some of this story follows Othello so closely (such as the names) that the ending threw me off. However, I liked the fact I didn't predict the ending. I'll stop with that so I don't spoil the ending for others. "
— Emma, 12/21/2013 -
" Not a bad book but I'll take the original (Shakespear's Othello) over this any day. I like the idea of a retake on such a well known story but this was lacking in character development. "
— Brandee, 11/22/2013 -
" Started really well but there was no satisfactory conclusion to the end of the story it just kind of petered out...very disappointing was looking forward to recommending this to my students! "
— Andrea, 4/22/2013 -
" woah! talk about crazy suspense! "
— Sammy, 6/18/2012 -
" This book was an mazing addition to the paul faustino collection. The book kept me on edge as a soccer fan and as a reader. "
— Julien, 2/8/2012 -
" Thought this would be better than it was. Interesting story but some of the main characters were under developed. "
— Dma, 8/18/2011 -
" There's no doubt that Mal Peet is a terrific writer, but there's something disjointed, slightly wrong about the plot and setting of these Paul Faustino books. Can't quite put my finger on it, a great read, but not an entirely pleasant or satisfying one. "
— Ann, 7/25/2011 -
" This was a disappointment. The auther did such a great job with "Keeper", but I gave up on this one about half way through and quickly scanned the last of the book. The story was improbabale and not well written. "
— Richard, 6/27/2011 -
" Modern version of Shakespeare's Othello. Nicely done. Really loved it. Got me hooked from beginning to end "
— Faye, 12/31/2010 -
" Highly descriptive and a captivating story "
— Leon, 12/19/2010 -
" I thought there would be more actual soccer-ness... "
— Liz, 12/18/2010 -
" Not a bad book but I'll take the original (Shakespear's Othello) over this any day. I like the idea of a retake on such a well known story but this was lacking in character development. "
— Brandee, 6/4/2010 -
" This was a disappointment. The auther did such a great job with "Keeper", but I gave up on this one about half way through and quickly scanned the last of the book. The story was improbabale and not well written. "
— Richard, 12/1/2009 -
" Started really well but there was no satisfactory conclusion to the end of the story it just kind of petered out...very disappointing was looking forward to recommending this to my students! <br/> "
— Andrea, 2/20/2009
About Mal Peet
Mal Peet (1947–2015) was the much-acclaimed author of the Carnegie Medal–winning novel Tamar, as well as three Paul Faustino novels: Keeper, The Penalty, and Exposure, winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize.
About Christopher Lane
Christopher Lane is an award-winning actor, director, and narrator. He has been awarded the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration several times and has won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards.