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_stephp's review against another edition
4.0
Sal et Peppa se sont enfuies de chez elles pour échapper à une mère alcoolique et un beau-père violent. Elles partent vivre en autonomie dans une forêt reculée d’Ecosse. Sal n’a que 13 ans mais elle a regardé plein de vidéos sur YouTube sur la survie, et elle en connaît un rayon. Son but dans la vie est de protéger sa petite sœur. Un jour, elles rencontrent Ingrid, vieille médecin excentrique qui elle aussi vit seule dans la forêt. Elle les guidera dans ce monde hostile et leur fera découvrir la Déesse Mère que Peppa baptise Cheryl.
Roman d’initiation, roman de survie, roman sur la sororité, raconté par les mots d’une enfant, tout en réalisme et en même temps plein d’espoir, une belle découverte que ce premier ouvrage de Mick Kitson
Roman d’initiation, roman de survie, roman sur la sororité, raconté par les mots d’une enfant, tout en réalisme et en même temps plein d’espoir, une belle découverte que ce premier ouvrage de Mick Kitson
ceredonia's review against another edition
2.0
*received an ARC for review*
I tried. I couldn't get into this and ended up skimming it. It alternated between mind numbingly dull jargon that was learned from YouTube or other survival stuff, most of which I recognized but enough to know it wasn't quite correct in the bigger picture, then swung into melodrama that seemed way too forced.
I also disliked the sentence structure, as there were tons of run on sentences, and various other technical issues bothered me. Definitely not my kind of book.
I tried. I couldn't get into this and ended up skimming it. It alternated between mind numbingly dull jargon that was learned from YouTube or other survival stuff, most of which I recognized but enough to know it wasn't quite correct in the bigger picture, then swung into melodrama that seemed way too forced.
I also disliked the sentence structure, as there were tons of run on sentences, and various other technical issues bothered me. Definitely not my kind of book.
natashaophelia02's review against another edition
4.0
I think the characterisation of both Peppa and Sal was really good and although not too much actually happened it was a really enjoyable and heartwarming (in places) read
cerim's review against another edition
4.0
Picked this book up in the library months ago and I’ve kept renewing it - finally got round to reading!
I was expecting a bit of a ‘survival’ story but it was so much more. Sal was a wonderfully written character and I was rooting for her so badly! Peppa was an absolute delight, a right ‘taken tae wee lassie’ as we would say here. I really enjoyed this novel but felt that it ended too abruptly. Definitely wanted to know more. Please write a sequel!
I was expecting a bit of a ‘survival’ story but it was so much more. Sal was a wonderfully written character and I was rooting for her so badly! Peppa was an absolute delight, a right ‘taken tae wee lassie’ as we would say here. I really enjoyed this novel but felt that it ended too abruptly. Definitely wanted to know more. Please write a sequel!
klacebo's review against another edition
4.0
I don't remember why I bought this book, it stayed a little over two years in my stand-by stack. But I'm glad I did. It's not often that I start a book hesitantly, thinking "wtf am I reading", and end up in tears when I finish.
margaret21's review
3.0
This is the compelling story of Sal and her half sister Peppa's escape from life with their alcoholic mother and abusive step-father. Thirteen year old Sal, who narrates the story has long planned this escape, making use of carefully learnt bush skills to live Galloway Forest Park Scotland. Circumstances have made her wise beyond her years, though failing at school. It's an incredible, yet credible story of the consequences of one man's unremitting abuse, and of a mother totally unable to protect her daughters. An involving read both for an adult and YA audience.
mollymadworld's review against another edition
3.0
Felt like it didnt really know where it was going
aus10england's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Very descriptive!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, and Murder
Moderate: Gore
vanessa_issa's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Canongate Books for the ARC via NetGalley!
É tão lindo ver a Sal defendendo a si mesma e protegendo sua irmã mais nova. Elas são tão jovens, mas enfrentam problemas de gente grande, como abusos e atos de violência de seu padrasto, e conviver com uma mãe alcoólatra. Foi um livro difícil de ler, mas muito bonito. Acho que o mundo está precisando de mais histórias assim para inspirar meninas que infelizmente vivem situações parecidas na realidade.
É tão lindo ver a Sal defendendo a si mesma e protegendo sua irmã mais nova. Elas são tão jovens, mas enfrentam problemas de gente grande, como abusos e atos de violência de seu padrasto, e conviver com uma mãe alcoólatra. Foi um livro difícil de ler, mas muito bonito. Acho que o mundo está precisando de mais histórias assim para inspirar meninas que infelizmente vivem situações parecidas na realidade.
ezzapea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Interesting voice, heart wrenching survival tale