Marshmallows for breakfasts sounds good! (Marshmallows for Breakfast - Dorothy Koomson)

Member Name: LIZS383

Product:	Marshmallows for Breakfast - Dorothy Koomson
Date:	05/08/09 (36 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Identifiable, likeable

Disadvantages: Very dramatic issues!

This is one of those books that sucks you in and you don't want to put down.

The book is written from Kendra's perspective and appears to have a very clean start from a clean slate of her return to England (as the book evolves however this is clearly not that simple). One thing the suggestion and assumptions made in this book show is not to jusdge too fast without knowing all information!!!

There are 4 central characters, Kendra (identifiable and compassionate, but very damaged and slightly hiding), Kyle (landlord with LOTS of baggage), Summer and Jackson (the twin children of Kyle, who draw Kendra and Kyle together). There are also several periphary people who don't come under such strict exmination.

The book tackles some vey sensitive issues in a very calm but direct way and considers the relationships between the characters sensitively and carefully. The relationship between the two main adults is complicated however and one slight thing I dislike about the book is how fast Kendra's opinion of Kyle changes! It is an intense relationship though which works well for the purpose.

The style is very readable even with flashbacks to the past.

There was tension throughout the book and I did feel I was waiting for something to happen - the ending was nt something I expected!

I love the recurring theme of strange breakfasts and how this is based on a story Kendra told establishing her relationship with the children. It also draws the chapter titles in nicely and avoids having 1, 2, 3 etc!

Summary: An author I hadn't heard of before, but will definitely read again!!!