Review: Lovely story and strong writing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 23, 2014
I picked up Ryn Shell's BillaBong Ghost because I was enthralled with the Australian aspect of the novel. I haven't had the privilege of reading a lot of Aussie literature, so I figured now was a good time to start. I was incredibly impressed by how the landscapes easily came alive in my mind. Shell's descriptions are incredibly vivid and really get the mind working. I did have a bit of trouble with some of the slang, but I like a good book that makes me learn a little something. Despite some of the difficulties, the dialogue flowed well and really enticed the sense. The story itself stands alone with a lovely and heartbreaking story you won't want to put down. It'll make you sad and it'll make you fall in love with the characters which, in my opinion, is what a good book should do anyway. I'll make sure to check out some of Shell's other novels.