georginaballantine's review
5.0
I found this book refreshingly original. Although I grew up in the UK and have only lived in Australia since 2001, the portrayal of teen life in 80s rural Australia felt extremely vivid and absorbing.
The interweaving of the themes and ancient myths surrounding prophetic Cassandra and her brother Helenus with the 80s Cassandra and her brother Alex was deftly handled; subtle but clear. Despite the apparent inevitability of Cassandra's dreams and visions coming true, the story contains plenty of tension and surprises.
The characters leap off the page, each with their own motivations, issues and desires. I particularly enjoyed the relationships between teenage Cassandra and her elderly relatives, as well as her eclectic group of friends.
Thank you, Kathryn Gossow, for a very enjoyable read!
The interweaving of the themes and ancient myths surrounding prophetic Cassandra and her brother Helenus with the 80s Cassandra and her brother Alex was deftly handled; subtle but clear. Despite the apparent inevitability of Cassandra's dreams and visions coming true, the story contains plenty of tension and surprises.
The characters leap off the page, each with their own motivations, issues and desires. I particularly enjoyed the relationships between teenage Cassandra and her elderly relatives, as well as her eclectic group of friends.
Thank you, Kathryn Gossow, for a very enjoyable read!
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