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A review by novelstorian
The Words That Fly Between Us by Sarah Carroll
4.0
Lucy doesn't hope for much these days. She hopes her father, a successful lawyer and all around workaholic, is in a good mood. Because he does not get angry when he's in a good mood. Dad doesn't bully Lucy with harsh words or order poor mum around when he’s in a good mood.
Lucy also hopes that one day, she can be an artist.
Whenever Lucy’s parents start to argue, she would climb to the attic and lie on the floor, hoping that soon everything will be back to normal again. One night in the attic, Lucy discovers that every building on her row is connected- through the attic. As she peaks into the lives of those who live on her street, Lucy finds a sense of connection and realisation that maybe she is not the only one who is suffering in silence.
“Lucy is forced to realise that while she can affect the lives of others from the safety of the attic, she will need to climb down to face her own fears.”
This beautifully written novel by Sarah Carroll highlights the courage of a young girl facing her own fears, and finding the voice that will power above the silence that had been suffocating her all along. I really enjoyed Lucy’s journey of finding comfort and safety in the attic and then meeting other people who are going through similar hardships as her and finding some comfort in that too. It was great to see Lucy gradually finding the strength to face her own fears in order to pursue her dream of being an artist one day. Highly recommend to anyone who wants an uplifting and heartwarming read.
3.5 stars
“I hope you feel safe all day”
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster UK Children’s for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of The Words That Fly Between Us.
My review will be posted on my blog by February 27th 2019
Lucy also hopes that one day, she can be an artist.
Whenever Lucy’s parents start to argue, she would climb to the attic and lie on the floor, hoping that soon everything will be back to normal again. One night in the attic, Lucy discovers that every building on her row is connected- through the attic. As she peaks into the lives of those who live on her street, Lucy finds a sense of connection and realisation that maybe she is not the only one who is suffering in silence.
“Lucy is forced to realise that while she can affect the lives of others from the safety of the attic, she will need to climb down to face her own fears.”
This beautifully written novel by Sarah Carroll highlights the courage of a young girl facing her own fears, and finding the voice that will power above the silence that had been suffocating her all along. I really enjoyed Lucy’s journey of finding comfort and safety in the attic and then meeting other people who are going through similar hardships as her and finding some comfort in that too. It was great to see Lucy gradually finding the strength to face her own fears in order to pursue her dream of being an artist one day. Highly recommend to anyone who wants an uplifting and heartwarming read.
3.5 stars
“I hope you feel safe all day”
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster UK Children’s for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of The Words That Fly Between Us.
My review will be posted on my blog by February 27th 2019