A review by feelincelestial
Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I loved the writing and the nuanced portrayal of a teenager in an abusive environment. The way that Silvie recognizes her parent’s behavior is wrong and resents them but also feels the need to have their backs around others and defend their behavior is tragically realistic. I enjoyed the writing style, besides the fact that dialogue was neither put in quotations or italicized, which made it difficult to follow who was speaking and when at times. I also found the ending a bit rushed and abrupt. If the ending had felt more satisfying, this would easily have been a 4-5 star read for me.
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