A review by oriel123
The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff

dark hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Reading this book in winter transported me to an idyllic English summer. Loved the simple though lyrical writing style, and the perspective of summer and life through the lens of teenagers. The dark turn in the narrative is engaging and somewhat unexpected, but works well and is almost refreshing for this genre of a book whose theme is overused and not always done well. Though aimed at YA, I think this is an easy read - meaningful and engaging for all ages. Also really enjoyed the author's afterword - her gorgeous writing style made me want to read more of her, and specifically her recollections of her own life.