Home truths by Susan Lewis
What a great page-turning, gripping story. At times this was a very tough read as it deals with a lot of current social issues: drugs, sex workers, homelessness, housing issues and debts to name but a few, but I couldn’t put it down!
The main character Angie Watts (I had to keep reminding myself not to think of Eastenders) faces the aftermath of some tragic events and more issues than she ever dreamt of: her husband murdered, her eldest precious son manipulated into the world of drugs and she was left facing spiralling debts, all whilst Angie tries desperately to hold her family together.
There is strong family emotional support from Emma, her sister, who has her own limitations.
Throughout the story I had a huge sense of the good person Angie was and her desperation to maintain some control and provide for and hold her family together. I shared in her desperation, panic, grief and helplessness feeling a total loss of security and dignity. It made me much more aware of what some people are left to face.
Parts of the story were breaking my heart whilst also making me treasure my own family, stability and security.
Many other characters add depth to the story, like Hamish in particular.
There was a lovely touch towards the end of the book with a link to Deerwood, from Susan’s previous book ‘One Minute Later’ - I’m not explaining why to avoid any spoilers. I loved the ending and the resolutions to all the unknowns. A definite strong recommendation from me!
What a great page-turning, gripping story. At times this was a very tough read as it deals with a lot of current social issues: drugs, sex workers, homelessness, housing issues and debts to name but a few, but I couldn’t put it down!
The main character Angie Watts (I had to keep reminding myself not to think of Eastenders) faces the aftermath of some tragic events and more issues than she ever dreamt of: her husband murdered, her eldest precious son manipulated into the world of drugs and she was left facing spiralling debts, all whilst Angie tries desperately to hold her family together.
There is strong family emotional support from Emma, her sister, who has her own limitations.
Throughout the story I had a huge sense of the good person Angie was and her desperation to maintain some control and provide for and hold her family together. I shared in her desperation, panic, grief and helplessness feeling a total loss of security and dignity. It made me much more aware of what some people are left to face.
Parts of the story were breaking my heart whilst also making me treasure my own family, stability and security.
Many other characters add depth to the story, like Hamish in particular.
There was a lovely touch towards the end of the book with a link to Deerwood, from Susan’s previous book ‘One Minute Later’ - I’m not explaining why to avoid any spoilers. I loved the ending and the resolutions to all the unknowns. A definite strong recommendation from me!