LITERATURE
Year 12
Fingersmith by Sarah Walters Susan is part of a gang of thieves that work in the underbelly of London. When the opportunity arises for her to steal the fortune of Maud Lilly, an upper class girl from the countryside, Susan jumps at it. But swindling Maud won’t be as easy as it seems…
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid A story of dysfunctional and functional relationships and families all wrapped up in the setting of a party. The tale of the famous Riva family and their multiple lives, set during the 1980s. The only rule to attend the Riva’s party is to know the address. Surely nothing can go wrong…
This novel was unpredictable. It was the first Sapphic romance that I have really enjoyed reading. The main characters have such incredible chemistry, I was invested in both of them. The storytelling was incredibly atmospheric, even gothic (and disturbing). Polly Symes
A perfect read as we head into the Summer. If you enjoy celebrity gossip then this is the perfect d for you. It has a bit of something for everyone!
Year 13 ‘The High House’ was previously recommended by Mrs BathardSmith. The novel is about how climate change is likely to affect us. A tender yet alarming read which explores the maternal role. Go and check out Issue 8 of the Stag if you would like read Mrs Bathard-Smith’s revue.
Matron Debs I am a little late to the party but I have just finished reading ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’. I have mixed feelings about this book. Whilst I found the book on the whole very readable its plot was wholly implausible. It is the story of a young girl raising herself in the middle of a marshland in Carolina, USA. The novel starts when she is abandoned by her mother and left with her abusive father, who then abandons her too. The story follows her through her tumultuous life which is touched by love, murder and education. The descriptions of the marshes are beautiful and evocative and the book was very easy to read. However, it was difficult to believe that a 6 year old girl manages to feed, clothe and finally educate herself with very little help. Pure escapism but the plot is flimsy and slightly ridiculous in parts. A good beach read! Kiri Marshall Year 12, Watt House 15