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A review by catapillar
The Small Hand by Susan Hill
4.0
Books have a tendancy to feel forced and unnatural with the way the events are revealed, usually this happens with first person narratives (such as The Small Hand), they can feel unnatural in the way the character is explaining what is going on, saying things internally and doing things they really wouldn't if it were real. Especially if what the narrator knows and what the reader needs to know don't naturally line up. All this unfortunately really pulls me out of the story.
The small hand however was so well written. The narration felt very natural, and consistent, nothing felt out of place and there were certainly no plot contrivances.
The plot and narration were harmonious.
I don't think I've read such a tightly written book in a long long time. Well done Susan Hill, I think I will try and find more of her books, because she is great.
The small hand however was so well written. The narration felt very natural, and consistent, nothing felt out of place and there were certainly no plot contrivances.
The plot and narration were harmonious.
I don't think I've read such a tightly written book in a long long time. Well done Susan Hill, I think I will try and find more of her books, because she is great.