Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Little Red Lies" in English language version.
Johnston has crafted a beautifully written, low-key, yet emotional story of a family dealing with the return of a son at the close of war.
Johnston (The Only Outcast, rev. 1/99; In Spite of Killer Bees, rev. 1/02) plays out her very rich themes thoroughly yet with great subtlety, and in Rachel she creates a narrator as sympathetic as she is (for the time being) naive.
Although this Canadian import is a work of historical fiction, readers who favor domestic drama will be the audience most appreciative of Rachel's social missteps.
Johnston's writing is smooth and competent; dialogue and pacing move the story along without trip-ups.
Although this Canadian import is a work of historical fiction, readers who favor domestic drama will be the audience most appreciative of Rachel's social missteps.
Filled with bumbling characters who achingly love each other, this coming-of-age tale rises above a crowded field to take readers on a moving journey of discovery.
Although this coming-of-age story includes perhaps a few too many tragic elements (leukemia and a predatory teacher also factor in), Johnston gives equal weight to struggles major and trivial as she sensitively examines the painful process of rebuilding one's life under the most difficult of circumstances.
Although this Canadian import is a work of historical fiction, readers who favor domestic drama will be the audience most appreciative of Rachel's social missteps.
