A review by lydslikestea
The Well by Catherine Chanter

3.0

Bleak subject matter (dead of a child), frustrating narrative structure - told in the first person, in the form of recall of memories. Information is slowly disclosed and the reader has to piece together bits from the main character's memory. I found this irritating at first, but towards the end was rewarded. The language is intricate and captivating though, which kept me going despite the grimness of the tale and dis-likeable nature of all of the main characters (except the drug addict daughter, who turns out is the most kind hearted).
I wouldn't read again, nor recommend it, but glad I finished it.