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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
I liked the characters and the slow reveal with Peter. It's a strong opening which does get you immediately interested but it doesn't play off that the whole time and the story and characters do develop and grow
The ending is sad and frustrating but that doesn't make it bad.
medium-paced
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
I loved this book from the first page I fell in love with Sally. I love her honesty and curiosity, she reminded me of Bella Baxter from the movie poor things in a way. This would be a 5 star read for me if the ending didn’t infuriate me so much! Highly recommend the read.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dare i say it went downhill because of the ending??? [spoiler] like, Peter gets away with everything??? i guess the author wanted it to end on a note like everyone just moved on... but i don't know i was hoping for more Peter stuff in the second half, but the story's really about Sally, right? still, i didn't feel totally satisfied, but it was a good read! the audiobook is well executed! 👍💋
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
what an incredibly heartbreaking book. through the course of the book, you learn to appreciate and understand each character and their perspectives. this book will certainly go down as one of my favourite reads of all time.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
From the first page, Strange Sally Diamond commands your attention. The story reveals a woman who has had a traumatic childhood that has left her with behaviours that others find disturbing. From her approach to dealing with her father’s death to being confronted by her past, Nugent unravels the story bit by bit. Her attention to detail gives us a glimpse of Sally’s interpretation of the world and with it, our admiration and concern for Sally grows. The sense of dread as we learn more and more about Sally’s childhood means that you can’t stop turning the pages. Liz Nugent has an innate ability to pick an unusual circumstance and examine it from a unique perspective. The characters are well developed and the story is intriguing. Funny, poignant, bleak and dark. Brilliantly written and captures Sally’s character perfectly with the narrative.