A Slow Fire Burning

Very zigzag-y with a cast of unreliable and/or untrustworthy narrators and a lot of reveals that keep you guessing. I liked the novel-within-a-novel approach and all the sly meta winks and nods at the criticisms of Hawkins' brand of storytelling. I can see this being as divisive as her other works, but I liked it a lot! Also, in this house we love and support Irene 5ever.

3.5 houseboats out of 5, rounded up because I was reading it every spare chance I had and I think that counts for something!