A review by pixiegael
Pearl by Siân Hughes

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Well ... this was interesting, one of those books that sneaks up on you. Quite intense with a dark, sombre tone. 

There's a line on p192 about 'dragging the metallic taste of sadness all over the ramshackle garden', which for me sums up the book rather well.

I can't really say I enjoyed it, but it was compelling.