A review by aliciae08
A Girl Returned by Donatella Di Pietrantonio

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

The writing/ Ann Goldstein’s translation was beautifully crafted.  The story follows a girl as she’s returned to a family she never knew existed from the only family she’s ever known for some unknown reason. 

She struggles with belonging and what it means to have/be a mother when both of hers have disappointed her. This follows this confused connection, while also showing points of hope in sisterhood. 

There is an uncomfortable moment of incestuous SA that was sure to get worse, however, the girl hasn’t quite understood the impact of what was happening to her.
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