The start to November has
certainly put a smile on my face as two new five star reviews appeared on
Amazon for The Wendy House.
The Wendy House is a
compelling story that tells the touching story of the horrors of abuse and the
deep emotional scars it leaves behind. The author writes and captures the true
feelings and emotions of the trauma the victim is going through and how it
effects the whole family dynamics, with the shock waves and secrets of the
feelings of fear and repercussions of speaking up.
A very difficult and taboo
subject to write about in a novel, some readers may find its content upsetting,
but the author handles the difficult scenes in a gentle, honest and respectful
way. The book really makes you become involved with the leading character, it
is gripping and you want to reach in among the pages and offer help and
understanding. 'Tell someone', you feel yourself saying. I have read all of
author Pauline Barclay's books and they are all very good and excellent reads,
but this is her best work to date.
A disturbing and moving read
that looks at paedophile abuse in a painfully believable way. The Wendy House
of the title is a child’s play thing, lovingly created, but its purpose is to
entrap and corrupt. There is no snatching and abduction of children, but the
slow, cunning grooming of a victim that leaves her emotionally and
intellectually shattered, a disappointment to the parents who never suspect,
for one moment, what is going on, and who, unwittingly, become virtual
accomplices of the abuser. Nicola’s helpless, guilt-ridden torments as a child
lead on to turmoil in adulthood until she finally decides to speak out. Only
then can the guilt be directed where it is deserved.
A very good read that pulls
no punches.
Love
Pauline
xxx
4 comments:
Wonderful reviews, Pauline - I'm so pleased for you. Forgive me not reading this one (for now anyway) but I'm such an escapist! I'm sure it will be a great success.
Congratulations, Pauline.
Hello Rosemary, thanks as always for stopping by and no worries on the book, I understand. xxx
Hello Debs, thank you so much for visiting and your kind works. xxx
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