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A review by fionayule
The Thorn Girl by Laura Elliot
5.0
This novel follows a tried and tested formula.
A discarded rucksack and diary are found during an attic clear-out. The finder reads it and realises it belongs to her mother who died in childbirth. Finder returns to small village/town to find out more about the family and is treated with hostility by the population.
Whilst the formula is maybe tried and tested what follows is a well put together thriller.
The novel begins with a gang rape which some may find disturbing. Whilst the reader does not witness the actual rape, you know it happens and you know that Adele, the person clearing out her grandmother’s attic, is the outcome of the rape.
When she returns to the small community where her grandmother lived determined to unlock the secrets of her mother’s death, there are many in the village who want the secrets to remain locked and will do anything to keep it that way.
Adele is a fantastic character. You cry with her and cheer with her. She is resourceful and intelligent and not at all ditsy. You really do cheer for her at the end.
Easy 5 stars *****
A discarded rucksack and diary are found during an attic clear-out. The finder reads it and realises it belongs to her mother who died in childbirth. Finder returns to small village/town to find out more about the family and is treated with hostility by the population.
Whilst the formula is maybe tried and tested what follows is a well put together thriller.
The novel begins with a gang rape which some may find disturbing. Whilst the reader does not witness the actual rape, you know it happens and you know that Adele, the person clearing out her grandmother’s attic, is the outcome of the rape.
When she returns to the small community where her grandmother lived determined to unlock the secrets of her mother’s death, there are many in the village who want the secrets to remain locked and will do anything to keep it that way.
Adele is a fantastic character. You cry with her and cheer with her. She is resourceful and intelligent and not at all ditsy. You really do cheer for her at the end.
Easy 5 stars *****