I enjoy Nicci Gerrard's style of writing. She writes sensitively and has empathy with her characters that allows the reader to become part of the characters' lives. In my opinion she is a very talented writer.
Written in 2005, Solace is one of her earlier books. The story tells of a family breaking down,a betrayal and the aftermath of that betrayal. It is sometimes intense, sometimes sad, sometimes excruciatingly difficult to read because of its depth of feeling. But you always feel that somewhere there is some hope.
A bright day, a coffee in the Lounge, strong and steaming, the sun glaring, blinding and harsh. I move towards the beach where the soft wind beckons, the sun now thankfully hiding behind a cloud, a respite from the heat. I spy a sleeping pebble, blissfully content.
