Janet Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 The Behaviour of Moths by Poppy Adams The ‘blurb’ From her lookout on the first floor, Ginny watches and waits for her younger sister to return to the crumbling mansion that was once their idyllic childhood home. Vivien has not set foot in the house since she left, forty-seven years ago: Ginny, the reclusive moth expert, has rarely ventured outside it. But with Vivien’s arrival, dark, unspoken secrets surface. Told in Ginny’s unforgettable voice, this debut novel tells a disquieting story of two sisters and the ties that bind - sometimes a little too tightly. I enjoyed it once I got into it, but it took me aaages to read it. This was more to do with my disappearing mojo (now thankfully back in place!) than the actual content of the book. I think some of it was slightly predictable but it didn't ruin my enjoyment of it. It's nicely written and is pretty atmospheric in parts. There are dark elements to it but they’re not graphic and it's not a difficult read at all. I sort of saw the ending coming but it was a good ending and the right one for the circumstances of the novel, I think. It was very promising for a début novel so I’ll certainly be looking out for more by this author in future. The paperback is 309 pages long and is published by Virago. The ISBN number is 978-1844084883. 7½/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlette Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I have been looking forward to reading this novel for the longest time. I think I'd like to have it just for light reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I have had this on my wishlist for a while, glad you enjoyed it overall Janet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_perfect Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I've had Behaviour of Moths on my wishlist for ages but keep putting off buying it for some reason, think i will go and order it now! Thanks Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I have never heard of this book. It sounds really interesting tho and I will definitely look out for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikkititi Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 This sounds lovely - I love a good crumbling mansion, me. A few secrets and a bit of darkness thrown in - so much the better! This is definitely going on my wish-list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuggleMagic Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 thank you for your thoughts on this book I'm going to add it to my reading list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewell Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I've added it to my wish list. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickwick Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I read The Behaviour of Moths some time ago,and thought it was well written if a little slow off the mark.The characters are dysfunctional but fascinating and I thought the ending was interesting and not quite what I was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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