Every once in a while, a novel with such depth and beauty surfaces and it truly makes readers' breath hitch. This novel started out slowly, taking it's time leading up to the reveal, building tension in a very deliberate manner. @charleen_hurtubise was skillful in her method and intentional in her messaging. As readers follow Saoirse (ser - shuh) along her path of fearful discernment of her life circumstances, her desitution becomes palpable. The setting is all at once atmospheric and harsh, revealing beauty just below the surface of the brutal reality. At first, the story may seem scattered, leaving readers feeling slight confusion. However, once the convergence of characters and details occurs, the significance of this novel becomes fervent and markedly relevant. It left me feeling contemplative, and gave me greater empathy for flawed individuals - we truly never know what others have been through in their lives.
I was given the privilege of both listening to the early review audiobook from #partners @macmillan.audio and @netgalley , as well as a hard copy from @celadonbooks . Both were immersive in their own right. @roisin_rankin lended her truly magnificent Irish voice to Saoirse. Thank you to all involved in allowing me the privilege to read this stunning novel.
I was given the privilege of both listening to the early review audiobook from #partners @macmillan.audio and @netgalley , as well as a hard copy from @celadonbooks . Both were immersive in their own right. @roisin_rankin lended her truly magnificent Irish voice to Saoirse. Thank you to all involved in allowing me the privilege to read this stunning novel.
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