The Apple Tart of Hope

When Oscar Dunleavy’s bike is found in the sea, his community marks a great loss. However, for Meg, Oscar’s best friend and his brother Stevie, things just don’t add up. In Meg’s eyes Oscar was a well liked student with a special gift for helping those in need, making this tragedy so confusing. As they search for answers, hope leads the way.

Overall the tone, pace, characterisation and structure of this work make for a truly rewarding read. In the first instance, Oscar is a wonderful character and protagonist with whom the reader can so easily empathise. This is galvanized as each strand of the work is wonderfully combined with superb timing as the story unfolds. Furthermore the voice of the author is imbued with warmth and wisdom elevating this work in both its beautiful and difficult moments.

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