I have enjoyed all of Alison Bruce’s books. The Silence is no exception. The story is set in the, for me familiar comfortable setting of Cambridge.
The story builds on a series of tragic events that seem to have little in common initially, other than the ages of those involved and suicides. As the plot unfolds we are on the edge of our seats hoping that those involved remain safe and escape unhurt while the tension increases as the truth is revealed. The finale for me was so profound that the book affected me like no other since reading The Catcher in the Rye. This is a gripping story that engages the reader completely.
A very suitable addition to a recommended reading list for secondary schools, in my opinion.
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Posted by Marsha on December 28, 2020 at 8:56 pm
This sounds like a great book for the holidays. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Posted by fenlandphil on December 29, 2020 at 7:09 am
You’re welcome I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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