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A review by kiraascottie
The Sky Above the Roof by Nathacha Appanah
4.0
The Sky Above the Roof by Nathacha Appanah is a short but impactful book steeped in striking prose and lyricism capable of producing the most vivid imagery. It follows a fragmentary narrative that shutters between family members as it tracks their spiralling descent; steadily unfolding to reveal their crumbling relationships and ever-present past.
As the story develops, the picture sharpens into focus, and it becomes all too clear the uncontrollable force that this family’s history has on their future.
A spectacular exposition of a dysfunctional family and the devastating impact of generational trauma. Utterly gut wrenching in it’s honesty and beauty.
As the story develops, the picture sharpens into focus, and it becomes all too clear the uncontrollable force that this family’s history has on their future.
A spectacular exposition of a dysfunctional family and the devastating impact of generational trauma. Utterly gut wrenching in it’s honesty and beauty.