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A review by mugglemom
Ask Him Why by Catherine Ryan Hyde
4.0
CRH definitely has a knack for making her fictional character feels like I could bump into them at my local store and be wrapped up in their lives. This is another story with a theme of a military member who is struggling with PTSD and/or some moral conflict and how it affects the entire family situation.
Her prose is so touching and thought-provoking. This was a 'sheltered' and complex story – which mirrors family life; nothing on the surface is what it seems and communication or lack of communication is the linchpin that ultimately reveals the true situation.
At first, I wasn’t enjoying Aubrey as the 13yr old protagonist but as CRH pulls back the layers and the impact is poignant and realistic.
Again, a solid story from an accomplished writer. On to her next book..
Her prose is so touching and thought-provoking. This was a 'sheltered' and complex story – which mirrors family life; nothing on the surface is what it seems and communication or lack of communication is the linchpin that ultimately reveals the true situation.
At first, I wasn’t enjoying Aubrey as the 13yr old protagonist but as CRH pulls back the layers and the impact is poignant and realistic.
Again, a solid story from an accomplished writer. On to her next book..