The third book i read in June is "Broken Soup" by Jenny Valentine. The story is about the main character, Rowan, and his life in a dysfunctional family. His family was a huge mess, like spills from a dropped breakfast tray, which Rowan's 6-year-old sister nicknamed "Broken Soup". Rowan's parents' marriage failed, and the fater had left. Rowan has taken over all domestic responsibilities, including the care of her sister, but hides the truth for fear of being taken from her incapably depressed mother.
The writing moves with an athletic spring. When you think there's going to be one startling simile too many, she swerves away. Psychobabble looms, but is avoided. On the rare occasions where Valentine lapses into cliché, it simply highlights the tense originality of the rest of the text. And just when it seems that we are heading for a disappointingly ending, there's a new twist. On no account should you skip ahead.
For a book about grief, depression and divorce it is most enjoyable: a witty, romantic read, about freedom and responsibility. For all the tears you may shed on the way, Broken Soup is a joy to read.
The writing moves with an athletic spring. When you think there's going to be one startling simile too many, she swerves away. Psychobabble looms, but is avoided. On the rare occasions where Valentine lapses into cliché, it simply highlights the tense originality of the rest of the text. And just when it seems that we are heading for a disappointingly ending, there's a new twist. On no account should you skip ahead.
For a book about grief, depression and divorce it is most enjoyable: a witty, romantic read, about freedom and responsibility. For all the tears you may shed on the way, Broken Soup is a joy to read.
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