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The Art of Taxidermy by Sharon Kernot
5.0
This wonderful book is written in verse and is based around the 1980's. It's the first type of verse book that I have read, it did not disappoint.
The story focuses around Lottie, who is silently struggling with the loss of her mother, the book flits between the past and present whilst giving a glimpse at what her family were like when they were still alive.
As Lottie begins to have a fascination with Taxidermy, family members try everything to make the little girl she should be and not the girl Lottie wants to be. The writing and story telling in itself is I would say beautifully morbid, there's a love and sadness that grows within the book and the use of imagery is beautiful.
It showed how each character portrayed different stages of grief and how they deal with their own sadness and loss which was a very interesting interpretation.
Without giving too much away, I thoroughly enjoyed this book more than I thought I would and I would highly recommend. Also, can I just point out that the cover works is absolutely gorgeous, the book itself is a beautiful tale. However, if you are squeamish towards certain animal natures, then I would tell you to read lightly.
The Art of Taxidermy by Sharon Kernot is a tremendous read and I can't wait for more of her work to follow.
The book will be released in the UK by Text Publishing Company on the 23rd August 2019 and I would strongly suggest picking it up.
The story focuses around Lottie, who is silently struggling with the loss of her mother, the book flits between the past and present whilst giving a glimpse at what her family were like when they were still alive.
As Lottie begins to have a fascination with Taxidermy, family members try everything to make the little girl she should be and not the girl Lottie wants to be. The writing and story telling in itself is I would say beautifully morbid, there's a love and sadness that grows within the book and the use of imagery is beautiful.
It showed how each character portrayed different stages of grief and how they deal with their own sadness and loss which was a very interesting interpretation.
Without giving too much away, I thoroughly enjoyed this book more than I thought I would and I would highly recommend. Also, can I just point out that the cover works is absolutely gorgeous, the book itself is a beautiful tale. However, if you are squeamish towards certain animal natures, then I would tell you to read lightly.
The Art of Taxidermy by Sharon Kernot is a tremendous read and I can't wait for more of her work to follow.
The book will be released in the UK by Text Publishing Company on the 23rd August 2019 and I would strongly suggest picking it up.