My thoughts on Girl A

There was a lot of hype when Girl A came out last year. Which was why I avoided it. I don’t do well with hype. But then I saw a copy in my local library and thought ‘why not’. Turns out it was a good decision because Girl A is a very, very, good book.

Why? It’s dark, and gritty, and painful to read (the subject matter isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and there were bits that – had it been a movie – I would have closed my eyes and turned away because I’m more than a bit squeamish). But it’s also uplifting, showing the power of humans to overcome the worst obstacles and find beauty in the world. I really struggled to put this down at night.

Lex, the central character is complex and compelling and I wanted to see where her story, and those of her sibling went. Each gets a chapter, but with Lex’s story, and their family history, woven in. It’s hard to believe this is a debut novel because it’s so well written. I can’t for her next book (though I have to wait until January 2023 to read it). 5/5 stars.

Emma

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