Fast paced with incredible characters
I absolutely loved this book and am really sad to be saying goodbye to Saffron and Tom who are such incredible characters. I really liked how the chapters would switch to and from their perspectives and how the story was written in the first person. I found the writing style really fast paced and addictive and just didn't want to put this book down.
Saffron was such a strong and dynamic character and I really felt like I was there experiencing her journey following her discovery of a secret regarding her mother who left when she was just 7 years old who Saffron was told had later passed away. She really grew up and learnt a lot not only about herself but the world around her in the 7 days that this story spans, following the revelation that left her no longer wanting to speak to or see her father, step mother or siblings.
This story also tackled the difficult theme of homelessness in a really powerful and sensitive way that made me think and reflect on some of my prior beliefs. The insight in to this community made me feel quite emotional, especially learning of their back stories, in particular that of Maggie.
The little twists along the way were clever too and I really loved how powerful friendship and family is throughout the story. I would love for everyone to have someone as kind, thoughtful and caring as Tom in their lives.
I would recommend this book to everyone and will definitely be reading Phyllida's first novel now after enjoying this one so much!
Saffron was such a strong and dynamic character and I really felt like I was there experiencing her journey following her discovery of a secret regarding her mother who left when she was just 7 years old who Saffron was told had later passed away. She really grew up and learnt a lot not only about herself but the world around her in the 7 days that this story spans, following the revelation that left her no longer wanting to speak to or see her father, step mother or siblings.
This story also tackled the difficult theme of homelessness in a really powerful and sensitive way that made me think and reflect on some of my prior beliefs. The insight in to this community made me feel quite emotional, especially learning of their back stories, in particular that of Maggie.
The little twists along the way were clever too and I really loved how powerful friendship and family is throughout the story. I would love for everyone to have someone as kind, thoughtful and caring as Tom in their lives.
I would recommend this book to everyone and will definitely be reading Phyllida's first novel now after enjoying this one so much!