A review by funktious
Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
An excellent bath read. A good family chronicle, like The Cazelets but shorter and with nicer characters, on the whole. Very 70s. I liked Kath a lot and was pleased that she refused to give up her knitting.
Moderate: Medical trauma, Child death, and Sexism