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Looking Glass Sound
by Catriona Ward
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Looking Glass Sound is another triumph from Catriona Ward! It ticks all the boxes with regard to character, setting, plot and storyline. I found myself drawn into the world Ward’s characters inhabit and it was a truly glorious thing. There’s something very human about Wilder Harlow. I completely believed in this awkward, big-eyed, pale skinned teen who aspired to be a writer and was bullied mercilessly by his peers at school. I instantly liked him. His desire to love and be loved in return. When Wilder meets Nathaniel and Harper, who are around the same age as him but so much cooler, I was immediately on edge. I’d grown so fond of the character, I wasn’t sure if these new companions posed a threat or whether they would be good for him and bring him out of his shell. My fondness for Wilder did not wane at any point throughout the book and I relished spending time in his company.
The setting is vivid and atmospheric. Whenever the Maine coastline features in a novel (and it seems to be a favourite amongst thriller writers) it’s always dramatic and unpredictable. Ward effortlessly paints an intimidating setting but makes it so much more creepy than I’ve experienced in the past, meaning I was as taken with the setting as I was by the characters. Brilliantly done and the perfect backdrop to a dark and unsettling story.
Would I recommend this book? I would, yes. Looking Glass Sound is an outstanding novel which I devoured with glee. I speed read my copy (because it was impossible to put down) but this a book I will certainly revisit in the future and savour every moment of. The story moves at a steady pace allowing the reader to really get to know the characters, to become fully invested in Wilder, before his world is turned upside down. I have been waiting to read Looking Glass Sound for nearly a year now and it was worth absolutely every single second of that wait. Multi-layered, believable characters in an intricate and incredibly well-written tale with a backdrop to die for. I loved the literary aspect of the book (a book about books, writing or writers is always a good thing in my opinion). I loved how the author seamlessly leads the reader down one path only to pull the rug out from beneath their feet. This is something this particular author does with aplomb. A highly readable novel with an unexpected, perfect twist in the tale and exceptional characterisation. Highly recommended.
Looking Glass Sound is another triumph from Catriona Ward! It ticks all the boxes with regard to character, setting, plot and storyline. I found myself drawn into the world Ward’s characters inhabit and it was a truly glorious thing. There’s something very human about Wilder Harlow. I completely believed in this awkward, big-eyed, pale skinned teen who aspired to be a writer and was bullied mercilessly by his peers at school. I instantly liked him. His desire to love and be loved in return. When Wilder meets Nathaniel and Harper, who are around the same age as him but so much cooler, I was immediately on edge. I’d grown so fond of the character, I wasn’t sure if these new companions posed a threat or whether they would be good for him and bring him out of his shell. My fondness for Wilder did not wane at any point throughout the book and I relished spending time in his company.
The setting is vivid and atmospheric. Whenever the Maine coastline features in a novel (and it seems to be a favourite amongst thriller writers) it’s always dramatic and unpredictable. Ward effortlessly paints an intimidating setting but makes it so much more creepy than I’ve experienced in the past, meaning I was as taken with the setting as I was by the characters. Brilliantly done and the perfect backdrop to a dark and unsettling story.
Would I recommend this book? I would, yes. Looking Glass Sound is an outstanding novel which I devoured with glee. I speed read my copy (because it was impossible to put down) but this a book I will certainly revisit in the future and savour every moment of. The story moves at a steady pace allowing the reader to really get to know the characters, to become fully invested in Wilder, before his world is turned upside down. I have been waiting to read Looking Glass Sound for nearly a year now and it was worth absolutely every single second of that wait. Multi-layered, believable characters in an intricate and incredibly well-written tale with a backdrop to die for. I loved the literary aspect of the book (a book about books, writing or writers is always a good thing in my opinion). I loved how the author seamlessly leads the reader down one path only to pull the rug out from beneath their feet. This is something this particular author does with aplomb. A highly readable novel with an unexpected, perfect twist in the tale and exceptional characterisation. Highly recommended.