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nicmacc's review against another edition
4.0
It feels wrong to say it was "great" story because it was a harsh, sad story about poverty and a beautifully clever girl growing up (or trying to grow up)in a bad situation with no-one to help her. I loved the way it was written from her point of view (11-12 year old) it was very clever.Very descriptive writing - here is an example: "Once our front door is open, you step straight into the lobby. It takes two cartwheels from here to get to the living room. It takes half a cartwheel to get from one side of the kitchen to the other. You have to finish the cartwheel with the soles of your feet facing the ceiling, then bring them straight back down to the position they started in, so it’s not really even half a cartwheel. It’s probably more like a handstand. The cooker is the only thing in the kitchen that’s not cupboards or a sink. It has four grey electric rings that swirl round like licked liquorice."
sarahs_bookish_life's review against another edition
4.0
Robyn is a young girl who just wants a loving home where she isn’t scared for her own safety as well as her mother’s. It would be hard not to get wrapped up in what is going on in Robyn’s life. My heart literally broke for her as she struggles with friendship, home life and wanting a stable home with a loving family.
Robyn’s ‘dad’ is a nasty piece of work who certainly rules the roost. He takes his anger and frustration out on both Robyn and her mother. Forced into stealing to benefit others, I was so worried for what the future would hold for Robyn and wanted to wrap my arms around her and save her from any further harm.
The story will send you on an emotional roller coaster of a ride. At times I was angry and sad, yet at other times I found the book to be heart warming and endearing. Especially the parts to do with Robyn and her Nan. Robyn’s Nan is a wonderful character who is one of those salt of the earth people who is torn with over stepping the mark with her daughter for the sake of her granddaughter. The parts where Robyn reads to her Nan, I adored and reminds you of that wonderful bond children can have with their grand parents.
Disappearing Home is a commendable debut. From reading the blurb I knew I had to read Robyn’s story and I was so glad I did. We only get to see a short period of time of Robyn’s life and I would have liked to have seen more, solely because I was that invested in it and it does make for some compelling reading. Can’t wait to see what the author brings us next.
Robyn’s ‘dad’ is a nasty piece of work who certainly rules the roost. He takes his anger and frustration out on both Robyn and her mother. Forced into stealing to benefit others, I was so worried for what the future would hold for Robyn and wanted to wrap my arms around her and save her from any further harm.
The story will send you on an emotional roller coaster of a ride. At times I was angry and sad, yet at other times I found the book to be heart warming and endearing. Especially the parts to do with Robyn and her Nan. Robyn’s Nan is a wonderful character who is one of those salt of the earth people who is torn with over stepping the mark with her daughter for the sake of her granddaughter. The parts where Robyn reads to her Nan, I adored and reminds you of that wonderful bond children can have with their grand parents.
Disappearing Home is a commendable debut. From reading the blurb I knew I had to read Robyn’s story and I was so glad I did. We only get to see a short period of time of Robyn’s life and I would have liked to have seen more, solely because I was that invested in it and it does make for some compelling reading. Can’t wait to see what the author brings us next.
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