Ranting and Reading Collective discussion

This book had me feeling anxious from the first page, it was a reminder of just what ridiculous lengths fear can drive people to.

I was felt challenged with the decisions you have to make in the face of such prejudice - and what I might do in similar circumstances, felt very strongly connected with the thoughts running through Martha's mind.

I liked the way the author incorporated sign language. I felt the sense of frustration at trying to be understood and the assumptions made by those who didn't take the time or want to engage.

Looking forward to a low anxiety read for my next book :)

I've decided to stop this one after Part 1. I thought it was well written, the characters felt really real. As above, I felt all the sense of frustration and fear and the challenges of impossible decisions. It was just too bleak for me to carry on. Basically it's a great book but it's not what I want to read right now. I'm too scared for what's going to happen to Martha and what she's going to have to do.