Review: Sweet story of two sisters
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 8, 2013
Elder sister Sophie is the carer for her younger sibling Mia in this engaging novel based in beautiful Hobart in Tasmania, by German-born Iris Blobel.I bought this book on its release and it's the first of Iris's works I've read. I've been very curious as to how someone with German as a native language, manages to write fluent and beautiful English, and so this book held an extra interest for me. Sophie's consideration and love for her sister are commendable, and made me feel instantly sympathetic towards her. The concept of inheriting a house from someone you do not know, after a lifetime of borderline poverty, is a great basis for a story, but I liked how Sophie questions the gift, and continues to pursue knowledge of her mystery benefactor.Thank you Iris and good luck with New Beginnings.