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Broken Glass

Adrian Stirling
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Broken Glass

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

Book Brief

Adrian Stirling

Broken Glass

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

204

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australia • 1980s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.6

38 ratings

55%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Broken Glass?

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.

3.6

38 ratings

55%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

204

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australia • 1980s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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