Reviews

sea-change by Jessica Streeting, Stephen Fry

jaswoahreads's review

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

harrycoleman1312's review

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mistypane's review

5.0

"you okay, darling?"
"I forgot the coffin was there"
Mum hugged me,
The well-wishers
Looked on so knowingly.
They don't know anything actually
So they can fuck off.
It was just a coffin
He wasn't there

No big deal


What a treat reading this beautiful book has been.

bellaruffell's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

the_book_doctor's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

charlielovesbooks's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

donnaloubishop's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

This is a truly amazing account of a rural childhood rudely interrupted by tragedy. Do not be intimidated by the epic poem genre, as Sea-change reads like a dream; almost like vignettes and microfiction. A beautiful story told spectacularly. This will stay with me for a long time.

(Extra note: I had the pleasure of being able to listen to the author read her work from the book's setting of Cawston church and it made this memorable book even more compelling.)

adamt's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad

5.0

aitch71's review

5.0

This is the most touching, moving and beautiful epic poem that I have read for a long time. The author’s descriptive, delicate use of word and rhythm absorb the reader and transport you to a time, place and events that are absorbing and heartfelt. This book will have you forgetting what you should be doing and have you immersed in her experience. I loved it and will treasure this copy.