A review by rachlincs
Piglet by Lottie Hazell

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

4.5

I gulped down this book greedily in just two sittings. The writing was beyond wonderful, the food descriptions were only second to Enid Blyton describing a picnic. The characters felt real, watching the protagonist react to the situation she found herself in was compelling and uncomfortable.
I can see from the reviews that many people are disappointed at not having Kit's indiscretion spelled out. I understand the frustration but I think it works well for the story. The reader is able to imagine what awful secret was shared, wonder about what needed to be said to lead to the outcome, put themselves in the place of Piglet and wonder what would lead them to take the same actions. The lack of revelation allows you to feel the same disappointment as the characters of the book - something you were waiting eagerly for turning out to be unsatisfying.
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