Jennifer G. reviewed on 2/13/2012 + 9 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

This haunting story is told from the point of view of a sister whose brother has just committed suicide. The story takes place in Ireland and gives an account of a large family. The narrator imagines some past events and double backs to retell the story based on what she knows as reality. This narrative technique was a little tricky to follow sometimes, but it resembled real human thought in speculating about what might cause a mother to act a certain way or a brother to give up. The narrator's guilt and regret permeate the story as the reader worries about the narrator's own state of mental health.

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details