Review: Top class writing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 6, 2013
Christine's Odyssey deals with an all too common domestic problem, that of child abuse - in this case, violence.Christine is a beautiful child (the cover of this novel is exquisite), forced to an emotional maturity beyond her years and caught in an dangerous domestic situation. Her stepmother's hatred and violence reach a crescendo when her father's emotional weakness results in catastrophe for the family.Excellently written, there are moments of despair and of love. J.L Campbell draws a fine portrait of a child at the brink of recovery - or not - from her ordeal as past secrets are revealed. The characters, including that of Christine's siblings, are realistic, making it easy to invest concern in their welfare.An excellent read and highly recommended. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series, Saving Sam.