Literary Life | The Rose Petal Beach by Dorothy Koomson
I've been searching for more of Koomson's work after relishing a book of hers I read a few weeks ago, so naturally I picked the biggest book I could find. The Rose Petal Beach was an interesting read. I'm still not sure if I liked it or not. It kept me gripped and I do really enjoy Koomson's style of writing. I like her tone and I like the fullness of all her characters - both central and supporting.
I think the plot was strong and like the previous read, I was itching to discover the discrepancies before they were revealed to me. It is certainly full of suspense and along with many others who have read and reviewed The Rose Petal Beach, it's impossible to ignore the serious messages underpinning its familial feel. I liked that it featured female friendship, as I often feel that the representation of this especially in TV and film can often been a little forced. Koomson writes real women, who have real friendships which aren't always full of fun and frolics.
I'm wary of writing too much for fear of spoiling the plot, but if you like realistic representations of life and how secrets and sexuality can cause such a rippling effect in circles of friends, then this is for you. I'll still be looking for more work by Koomson, as I remain incredibly impressed with her ability to construct such concrete plots.
Jade x
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