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A review by lostacanthus
Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Picked this up randomly at the library because it was short and I liked the cover.
The writing style threw me off and I almost DNF’d it a few pages in. It’s so hard to tell who’s talking or if it’s Sylvie’s inner thoughts. But I’m glad I kept with it. I liked this more than I thought I would. The tension that’s built up with Sylvie’s father was excellent; he truly felt terrifying and I felt such sympathy for Sylvie and her mother. The characterization was really well done for something so short.
The ending was a little abrupt and ambiguous. Sylvie is safe for now but how long will that last? :\ I was kind of hoping that something more violent and permanent would have happened to her father at the end, lol. Would have felt more satisfying.
The writing style threw me off and I almost DNF’d it a few pages in. It’s so hard to tell who’s talking or if it’s Sylvie’s inner thoughts. But I’m glad I kept with it. I liked this more than I thought I would. The tension that’s built up with Sylvie’s father was excellent; he truly felt terrifying and I felt such sympathy for Sylvie and her mother. The characterization was really well done for something so short.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse