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A review by kirsty147
The Tidal Zone by Sarah Moss
2.0
I'm half way through, but can't go on.
I like Moss's writing style but god, every character is either dreary or obnoxious. I really struggled with the material from the father and grandfather, which gave the novel a disjointed feel. The reader was lurched from morose family drama to historical ramblings about Coventry Cathedral.
I really didn't like Miriam's character. I know that sounds awful (as a child who nearly died), but good lord, she was in hospital for twelve days, not twelve months! I know, I know, I know ... she's a teenager, they like to whinge, but the parents didn't seem like they were about to give her a sense of perspective.
I was probably greatly influenced in my dislike of Miriam by my knowledge of children who spend months, sometimes years, in hospital and don't carry on like this obnoxious brat. Check out www.postpals.co.uk and you'll see what I mean.
I like Moss's writing style but god, every character is either dreary or obnoxious. I really struggled with the material from the father and grandfather, which gave the novel a disjointed feel. The reader was lurched from morose family drama to historical ramblings about Coventry Cathedral.
I really didn't like Miriam's character. I know that sounds awful (as a child who nearly died), but good lord, she was in hospital for twelve days, not twelve months! I know, I know, I know ... she's a teenager, they like to whinge, but the parents didn't seem like they were about to give her a sense of perspective.
I was probably greatly influenced in my dislike of Miriam by my knowledge of children who spend months, sometimes years, in hospital and don't carry on like this obnoxious brat. Check out www.postpals.co.uk and you'll see what I mean.