Kevin Brooks' main character in "Candy" is only a little above your average Joe. He goes to high school in England, he's in a band, he's kind of cute, but terribly shy. The reader is introduced to Joe and his insecurity on page one while riding the train into London: "You're wearing a brand-new hat, which you're not quite sure about, so you're already feeling a bit self-conscious..." Joe's inner voice allows the reader to relate, and beckons to follow him as he's about to lose his way in London.
