A review by drianturner
All Among The Barley by Melissa Harrison

4.0

I thought this was a wonderful book but just did not deserve five stars. I read it very quickly - always a good sign - but the pace was slow and not a lot happened. The description of nature, post-WWI country life, the veil of Fascism and the sexual awakening of a teenage girl was well done; and the climax had been nicely bubbling under the surface for much of the second half. It reminded me of one of my favourite books, Atonement, especially as the narrator is recalling events many years later. But ultimately would I recommend it to everyone? No, is the answer. My wife likes me to recommend books to her that I have enjoyed. Whilst I loved All Among the Barley, I know she will hate it!