My book review of 'Summerwater' by Sarah Moss

by Sarah Moss
Summerwater
by Sarah Moss

It's a wet day in Scotland and the occupants of six cabins on a campsite have nothing to do except look out of their windows at the view and contemplate their lives and those of their neighbours.

All of life is here - children, teenagers, middle-aged parents, and the retired. They have different experiences, lifestyles and viewpoints so how will they relate to each other? Will we see friendship or conflict?

It's fascinating as the long, slow day stretches on, with a sense of gloom and foreboding building. The ending, though, is surprising and devastating.

A book to read on a long, slow, wet day, stuck inside with nowhere to go! Brilliant.

Date of this review: August 2020
Book publication date: 20th August 2020