The Yellow House

Was unhappy with the ending but overall it was well written and read beautifully

I loved the way the author captured the character and thoughts of a desperately lonely 11 year old girl in rural Australia. Seeing it through her eyes frames the tragic story in such a different way. I thought the narrator's performance was outstanding, her voices true and sympathetic.

Such a moving story, It is so well written that I was drawn in quickly and taken along on the journey with the characterz

I didn't care for this book. I kept waiting for something more to happen, or something to click into place and I just felt nothing.

Interesting regarding life in a rural area in Australia with a lower income family that is dealing with a family history (previous generation) of deviant behavior. The narrative through the eyes of a 10 year old girl was well presented however I got tired of long periods of her going on about descriptions and thoughts that she had. The novel could’ve been 2 hours shorter in my opinion. Like others have stated, the ending was unsatisfying but I understand (what I think) the author’s intention. Many things/stories in life are not neatly wrapped up for a long time, if ever. I would be interested in a follow up novel about the family 20 years on.

Good book

Not a happy ending by was a good read

Audiobook review: The Yellow House, Emily O'grady I haven’t read / listened to many Australian books before. This one was compelling right from the beginning. It’s from the perspective of ten / eleven-year-old girl, ‘Cub’. It is incredibly beautifully written, absolutely loved the metaphors and similes used throughout. There is an underlying shadow of what her grandfather did, which has ostracised the family from the small town that they live in. Very well written, I totally understand why it has won a literary award.  BUT, as much as I enjoyed it, the ending was such a let down. I felt that everything needed a bit more unpacking. I immediately Googled in the hope to see if there is a sequel; sadly none that I can see.  3.5/5

I don't know about this book