The Destructors

The Destructors is a short story that was wrote by Graham Greene in the 50's. It's characterized by its black humour which is what media and readers have appreciated from all over the world.

T, who is a relatively new member of a common Wormsley gang of boys, has found a way to enter Old Misery's house (A man whose house is the only one that survived WW2) and to destroy it very meticulously and very well organized. He will need the help of Blackie, the current gang leader, and from all the gang so his "masterpiece" can be done, no matter what.

The gang members can't understand why is T. so determined and focused on doing something so evil and emblematic, their mischievousness isn't as dangerous as T. clearly but they stick to the plan always. Also once the gang see's that the plan might be in danger they take decisive but problematic actions so the consequences are really uncertain.

How Graham Greene wrote the story is awesome because even if you can't understand the black humour or you just don't like it, you steel are hooked to the story because of all the drama and suspense that is in it. Graham Greene allows a person that is problematic, cold and bold to take decisions in the story that will involve and affect every character, this by it's great use of language and descriptions, therefore you are hooked to the story even more.

My opinion about The Destructors is that even though I personally didn't like the black humour it's a very entertaining story that will get your grip for some time. Also that the way Graham Greene describes the stuff going on with the gang and Old Misery is very good because it not just helps you understand the story it makes you imagine the characters and the situations perfectly. I would really recommend this story to anyone over 15 years old but also under 30 or 35.