This book delivers the impact of a serious assault - be warned. In saying that - it's one of the most powerful, tense and pacy books I have read this year. Expect extreme levels of violence and sexual abuse - and little, if no duty of care for the two girls at the centre of the story. The descriptions of the natural world are vivid, sensuous and so alive. Complex characterisation completes a very impressive debut. Steel yourself and read it!
