A review by alittlebithopeful
Splintering by Eireann Corrigan
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.5
Told in free verse, this dual pov novel is about a family falling apart after a random act of violence.
I first read this book in the early 2000s, probably soon after it came out. It left such an impression on me that I think about the story after all these years. I chose to re-read it to see if it lives up to my memory and the test of time. Incredibly well written, it is a tad dated with it's constant mention of emails instead of texting. It also unfortunately has three racist references that probably weren't even on people's radar at the time (example: "going at each other like cowboys and Indians").
All that being said, it is still a very powerful book about the aftermath of a traumatic event, and how each member processes the pain, fear, regret, and change differently.
Content warning: abuse, assault, suicidal ideation
I first read this book in the early 2000s, probably soon after it came out. It left such an impression on me that I think about the story after all these years. I chose to re-read it to see if it lives up to my memory and the test of time. Incredibly well written, it is a tad dated with it's constant mention of emails instead of texting. It also unfortunately has three racist references that probably weren't even on people's radar at the time (example: "going at each other like cowboys and Indians").
All that being said, it is still a very powerful book about the aftermath of a traumatic event, and how each member processes the pain, fear, regret, and change differently.
Content warning: abuse, assault, suicidal ideation