Reviews on The First Day of Spring (1)

Dark, Gripping, Oddly Intriguing

This novel is an insight into the mind of a child. Not just any child. One who is neglected, starved of food and affection alike, and never given the guidance she needs. It's about a terrible thing that she did, but also about how people's unwillingness to get involved leads to it. It's about guilt, blame, fear, and learning to love. Not my kind of thing? Definitely not. But it's very well-written, and once you start, it's hard to stop. Recommended reading for those who like a little harrowing (not of the agricultural sort).