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A review by dariai
The Gaps by Leanne Hall
4.0
The Gaps is a book about 16 year old Yin's abduction - or at least that mystery is the underlying plot. More importantly, it is a story about friendships, family, privilege, growing up, and self-discovery.
The writing is easy to read while also being smart, insightful, and incredibly enjoyable. We follow two perspectives - one is a popular girl at school with a close connection to Yin, while the other is a girl who is relatively new to their school and a bit of an outsider - and a diverse cast of characters. As a result you get to see different perspectives to the situation and different people's reactions to Yin's abduction, which also adds something more to a seemingly simple plot and keeps The Gaps compelling to read.
Overall, I found The Gaps to be relatable (it's always great to read Australian books), as well as thought provoking and moving (I may have shed a tear at the end).
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
The writing is easy to read while also being smart, insightful, and incredibly enjoyable. We follow two perspectives - one is a popular girl at school with a close connection to Yin, while the other is a girl who is relatively new to their school and a bit of an outsider - and a diverse cast of characters. As a result you get to see different perspectives to the situation and different people's reactions to Yin's abduction, which also adds something more to a seemingly simple plot and keeps The Gaps compelling to read.
Overall, I found The Gaps to be relatable (it's always great to read Australian books), as well as thought provoking and moving (I may have shed a tear at the end).
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.