nmoodie 's review for:

The Names by Florence Knapp

4.75

challenging emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Wonderful, heartbreaking novel about choices and the different paths one family’s life could take, the long term impact of domestic violence, about resilience and love and self-discovery. Beautifully narrated. One of my favourite reads of the year

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse