Another triumph from Caroline Bond!
She is fast becoming a rival for Jodi Picoult in terms of ethical dilemmas.
This book is very easy to read, the characters are relatable and many of them so easy to understand, even when their views are at odds with each other.
Every parents’ worst nightmare, to be woken in the night to be told your child has been in a car crash.
The book follows the story of 5 children/young adults involved in the crash. Although Jake is only a very minor character.
I love the relationship that blossoms between Mo and Tish, how even from terrible tragedies positives can be found.
The inclusion of Pete as witness is an interesting addition and at the end his cat’s role in events calls into question all the blame that has been assigned...was drink driving the only bad decision?
The book looks at the crime of drink driving but what also of the bad choices made by others that also influenced events? Choosing to allowed someone to drive you under the influence? Allowing them to continue driving during an argument, choosing to own a cat when you live in a ring road....so many bad choices that are all factors in this tragedy.
I love the insight into restorative justice. I love how the book is real enough to show how people often enter this for the two reasons and how, even when it appears to be a disaster it can still have a positive effect.
A book that will really keep you thinking long after you have finished reading.