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A review by mattypallett
A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson
challenging
emotional
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
4.0
This isn’t normally the type of book I’d choose to read, but I ended up really enjoying this trip beyond my comfort zone.
Mary Lawson’s tone was immediately apparent to me and helped give this book - and these characters - a strong sense of identity and authenticity.
Though the perspectives are heavily intertwined, the narrative surrounding Mrs Orchard was probably my favourite. She felt like such a real, loving, yet flawed character.
I personally would’ve liked a little bit more of a conclusion to the Clara storyline, but I do understand why it was finished in the way it was.
Mary Lawson’s tone was immediately apparent to me and helped give this book - and these characters - a strong sense of identity and authenticity.
Though the perspectives are heavily intertwined, the narrative surrounding Mrs Orchard was probably my favourite. She felt like such a real, loving, yet flawed character.
I personally would’ve liked a little bit more of a conclusion to the Clara storyline, but I do understand why it was finished in the way it was.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief