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A review by blondevalkyrie
The Sharp Edge of Silence by Cameron Kelly Rosenblum
4.0
Very relevant, very moving, had me gripped from the start
This is a YA book but I was glad it had the trigger synopsis on the back. I normally let my “mature” 12 year old family member read YA books after me, but I think this one is more suited to 14 years plus. The story line is written with focus on three main characters and each chapter is headed by whoever is recalling the tale in that chapter. This type of writing works very well with this story line. Without spoiling the story, it is about three students with different backgrounds and takes on life who are the main characters. Initially the three characters are not seen to have lives that crossover and integrate much at all, but as the story progresses the intertwining becomes more obvious. It is a relatively deep study into the toxic masculinity in society and especially in privileged society that still abounds today. Through a modern storyline it can be seen how it has filtered through many generations. This book moved me so much as I could relate it to current situations with misogyny still rife in such “elite” places of privilege. It does show how through clever strategies and planning the truth can come out in the end.
This is a YA book but I was glad it had the trigger synopsis on the back. I normally let my “mature” 12 year old family member read YA books after me, but I think this one is more suited to 14 years plus. The story line is written with focus on three main characters and each chapter is headed by whoever is recalling the tale in that chapter. This type of writing works very well with this story line. Without spoiling the story, it is about three students with different backgrounds and takes on life who are the main characters. Initially the three characters are not seen to have lives that crossover and integrate much at all, but as the story progresses the intertwining becomes more obvious. It is a relatively deep study into the toxic masculinity in society and especially in privileged society that still abounds today. Through a modern storyline it can be seen how it has filtered through many generations. This book moved me so much as I could relate it to current situations with misogyny still rife in such “elite” places of privilege. It does show how through clever strategies and planning the truth can come out in the end.