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A review by simsarah79
Mouthing the Words by Camilla Gibb
4.0
This was such a unique story, probably because the main character used imaginary friends and voices and retreated into her imagination for the bulk of her life because she was terribly abused both sexually and emotionally. I couldn't quite believe it was a YA book but no matter the audience it was a story that was both tragic and hopeful.
Thelma is the protagonist and narrator and we totally get in her head as to how she sees things, her family and the things that happen to her. It's not even like she understands what is normal or not, since the author does an amazing job of painting a picture of what someone living this life might be like.
I found it challenging to decipher what was real or not but once I got a grasp on things I couldn't put the book down. It's a quick read. I love Canadian writing.
Thelma is the protagonist and narrator and we totally get in her head as to how she sees things, her family and the things that happen to her. It's not even like she understands what is normal or not, since the author does an amazing job of painting a picture of what someone living this life might be like.
I found it challenging to decipher what was real or not but once I got a grasp on things I couldn't put the book down. It's a quick read. I love Canadian writing.