Broken Glass
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
204
Novel • Fiction
Australia • 1980s
2021
YA
18+ years
Broken Glass by Adrian Stirling explores the turbulent life of 21-year-old Danny Clarke in a decaying rural Australian town. Danny's bleak existence is disrupted by the return of Nile, whose past violent actions have left indelible scars on the community and Danny himself. As tensions heighten, Danny wrestles with unresolved emotions and the suffocating pressures of the town's secrets, leading to a dramatic and unsettling conclusion. The book includes depictions of sexual violence and suicide.
Gritty
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Melancholic
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Broken Glass by Adrian Stirling offers a compelling narrative with rich, atmospheric settings and well-developed characters. While praised for its intense and gripping storyline, some readers feel it leans too heavily on slow pacing and predictable plot twists. Overall, it successfully evokes emotional depth and maintains a haunting, immersive experience.
Readers who appreciate raw, emotionally charged narratives akin to The Catcher in the Rye or Ordinary People will be engrossed by Adrian Stirling's Broken Glass. This novel is perfect for those seeking a deep dive into adolescent turmoil and complex family dynamics with a gritty, authentic touch.
38 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
204
Novel • Fiction
Australia • 1980s
2021
YA
18+ years
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