Dear Amy the book I could not put down. I actuality sulked one day when I left it at home instead of bringing it to work to read in my lunch hour.
I adored this book and was so happy to find out after reading it that Helen has in fact written another book which you know I will not rest until it is in my hands!
Dear Amy is a heavy book, the subject matter is dense with darkness and Helen navigates through the darkness with care and respect for her subject matter. From the first pages I was hooked. The story unravels at the perfect pace and much like our leading lady Margot you feel yourself falling into despair with her. Margot is someone I fell in love with very quickly. The way she see's the world, the way she deals with the world around her and of course the things that start to happen and barrel down on her. She is a flawed woman, she is one us.
The story as mentioned is not easy to read, I found my stomach turn a little in places but the care Helen takes is clear and makes me feel that I am in safe hands. Helen I would say is a treasure and I am so pleased I took a punt at something new.
The book does wrap the story up but not in a nice bow TA DA FINISHED! You come away knowing that yes, this is the real world. This is how it would end. I could imagine Hollywood if they made the story into a film making it all shiny and perfect and I for one am glad that it does not end that way.
I would recommend this book highly!
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