The Sharp Edge of Silence starts off in epistolary form with a series of school acceptance letters addressed to Charlotte, Max(well) and Quinn respectively, with the letter sent to the latter immediately creating mystery and intrigue as it's cremated to the point where only half of it can be seen.
The viewpoint switches between the three aforementioned characters and, although having a trio of narrators makes for a hectic few chapters as you try to get to know their stories - like ballet dancer Charlotte's unlikely relationship with Seb and physics student Max's desperation to fit in despite dealing with lackadaisical peers - it's Quinn's vendetta towards fellow student Colin Pearce (who she declares must die) which underpins the novel and makes you want to read on to understand why she feels this way. This says a lot about how easily the writing flows, with the author sticking to language that is accessible and not particularly graphic despite the sensitivity of the topics at hand, and how effective the author is at keeping readers interested.
The viewpoint switches between the three aforementioned characters and, although having a trio of narrators makes for a hectic few chapters as you try to get to know their stories - like ballet dancer Charlotte's unlikely relationship with Seb and physics student Max's desperation to fit in despite dealing with lackadaisical peers - it's Quinn's vendetta towards fellow student Colin Pearce (who she declares must die) which underpins the novel and makes you want to read on to understand why she feels this way. This says a lot about how easily the writing flows, with the author sticking to language that is accessible and not particularly graphic despite the sensitivity of the topics at hand, and how effective the author is at keeping readers interested.