A review by irritablepowell
Summerwater by Sarah Moss

challenging dark funny reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Sarah Moss gets right inside the head of her characters. Although the subject matter is dark, her writing is laced with sly humour. This is a small, perfectly crafted gem.