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A review by kba76
Tradition by Brendan Kiely
4.0
Tradition. Hard to shake off. Something that has stood the test of time. Sometimes traditions uphold behaviours that are toxic. So, what do you do if you find yourself part of that culture?
That is the question tackled in this contemporary novel.
Kiely presents us with a dual person narrative - one male and one female - and this gives us the opportunity to explore some of the questions circulating so widely.
Both Jules and James come from very different backgrounds, and for different reasons they find themselves increasingly concerned by the ramifications of upholding Fullbrook traditions. I enjoyed this element of the novel, and felt the character of James Baxter was the one who experienced more development.
The details are spilled gradually, and events build to a gripping finale. Ultimately, however, there’s no indication that things will change and while realistic it was a pretty depressing message to give.
Thanks to NetGalley for granting me access to read this prior to publication. I’ve already pre-ordered my copy as this is a book that I’ll encourage all my students to pick up.
That is the question tackled in this contemporary novel.
Kiely presents us with a dual person narrative - one male and one female - and this gives us the opportunity to explore some of the questions circulating so widely.
Both Jules and James come from very different backgrounds, and for different reasons they find themselves increasingly concerned by the ramifications of upholding Fullbrook traditions. I enjoyed this element of the novel, and felt the character of James Baxter was the one who experienced more development.
The details are spilled gradually, and events build to a gripping finale. Ultimately, however, there’s no indication that things will change and while realistic it was a pretty depressing message to give.
Thanks to NetGalley for granting me access to read this prior to publication. I’ve already pre-ordered my copy as this is a book that I’ll encourage all my students to pick up.