This week we take a look at a fantastic novel which I read at the end of May, How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House. This book is the debut novel by Cherie Jones and was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for fiction in 2021. I don’t think this is one that is going to appeal to everyone – it is sad, violent and explores topics like domestic violence and trauma. In saying this, I generally find violence very hard to read but I do skip over the parts if I am having a negative reaction – I think I did that once in this book. I think the violence might be harder to listen to if you choose to do this one via audiobook but that is just a guess on my part. Fair warning!
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The Hidden Harsh Realities of Paradise
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This week we take a look at a fantastic novel which I read at the end of May, How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House. This book is the debut novel by Cherie Jones and was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for fiction in 2021. I don’t think this is one that is going to appeal to everyone – it is sad, violent and explores topics like domestic violence and trauma. In saying this, I generally find violence very hard to read but I do skip over the parts if I am having a negative reaction – I think I did that once in this book. I think the violence might be harder to listen to if you choose to do this one via audiobook but that is just a guess on my part. Fair warning!