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A review by rosieclaverton
The Single Feather by Ruth F. Hunt
4.0
Ruth F Hunt tackles the topics of disability and mental health head-on in this stunning debut, bringing together an unlikely group of people who share a love of art and are all struggling in some way with themselves or burdens they carry.
Rachel is a great protagonist and POV character, whose emotional fragility, self-doubt and self-stigma make her a compelling woman we want to root for. The wider cast of characters are flawed but likeable - though, at points, less likeable! - and challenge her to stand up for herself and redefine herself at different stages.
There is tragedy and there is hope here, on a background of injustices that I wish were consigned to the world of fiction. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a real perspective on mental health and disability in the UK, and anyone who wants to meet genuine characters between the pages.
Rachel is a great protagonist and POV character, whose emotional fragility, self-doubt and self-stigma make her a compelling woman we want to root for. The wider cast of characters are flawed but likeable - though, at points, less likeable! - and challenge her to stand up for herself and redefine herself at different stages.
There is tragedy and there is hope here, on a background of injustices that I wish were consigned to the world of fiction. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a real perspective on mental health and disability in the UK, and anyone who wants to meet genuine characters between the pages.