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The Quality of Silence
by Rosamund Lupton
The Quality of Silence was an interesting story with a deeply atmospheric setting and the voice of a ten-year-old little girl that made this book special. Ruby and her Mum, Yasmin, have just arrived in Alaska from England when they are told their wildlife photographer husband and father, Matt, has died in a freak fire that has erased an entire village. Refusing to accept this scenario, Yasmin takes Ruby on a frightening journey a la 'Ice Road Truckers' to find Matt.
The narrative alternates between Ruby's and Yasmin's point of view. Ruby is deaf, and following her POV was the highlight of the book for me. She was funny and clever and opened up an entirely different way of thinking about words.
I also enjoyed the style of writing, especially the lyrical descriptions of the unforgiving landscape and the extreme weather.
I wouldn't call this a thriller, though. There was some slowly building suspense and a feeling of dread, but it was more of a family drama with an emphasis on relationships.
I have to admit I skimmed some of the last quarter of the book, as it didn't hold my interest.
Overall, a good book, but not quite riveting enough for 4 stars. This was the first book by Rosamund Lupton that I've read, and I intend to catch up with her other publications. 3.5 stars.
I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The narrative alternates between Ruby's and Yasmin's point of view. Ruby is deaf, and following her POV was the highlight of the book for me. She was funny and clever and opened up an entirely different way of thinking about words.
I also enjoyed the style of writing, especially the lyrical descriptions of the unforgiving landscape and the extreme weather.
I wouldn't call this a thriller, though. There was some slowly building suspense and a feeling of dread, but it was more of a family drama with an emphasis on relationships.
I have to admit I skimmed some of the last quarter of the book, as it didn't hold my interest.
Overall, a good book, but not quite riveting enough for 4 stars. This was the first book by Rosamund Lupton that I've read, and I intend to catch up with her other publications. 3.5 stars.
I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.