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traceyanderson's review
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
In this heartwarming debut novel Kate Solly asks us the reader to look inside ourselves, question our own beliefs and prejudices.
When lonely Meredith James starts a crochet (no knitters) club in Copeton she had no idea how much her life was about to change, whether she liked it or not.
Harried mum Claire was just looking for a chance to escape her you family for a couple of hours a week. Lottie was a knitter. Yasmin, a young Muslim woman expecting her first child and missing her deceased mother more than ever hoped that she could get back to craft that she once shared with her.
Harper, newly released from prison went along to help her form some friendships in the community.
Grandmotherly Edith much to Meredith’s consternation brought along her handsome grandson Luke.
When plans emerge to welcome refugees and build a Mosque and in this little suburb cracks open to reveal the ugly side of humanity members of the group decide to push back against the racists in their own unique way.
I absolutely loved this novel and look forward to more by the author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Pregnancy, Bullying, Grief, Islamophobia, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Pedophilia, Sexism, Violence, Hate crime, and Injury/Injury detail
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