Reviews for A Secret Word

The average rating for A Secret Word based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-08-18 00:00:00 Carole Robbins What an intriguing little book. At 200 pages, it seems slight, but once you get into it, you realize the author's spare, direct, non-linear writing hits you where it needs to, no wasted fluff. It follows the story of 3 girls, 2 rich and 1 poor, in high school who witness a tragedy that indirectly affects them throughout their lives. Then it follows them at key points in their lives over the next 15 years. Each character has a unique perspective, and they are brutally honest and concise when discussing their situations. The main theme is how people's lives can parallel, bounce off one another down the road, but still keep in contact. It stayed with me. What an underrated and interesting writer Paddock is, and what a unique first novel. I'm interested to see what she does next.

Review # 2 was written on 2009-05-27 00:00:00 Romain Gilson This book really lacked the ohgoshijusthavetokeepreading factor. It seemed that the 15 years covered were just skimmed through with little bits and pieces thrown together. Take off a few years add some dramatic events and it'd be something.