A review by emily_britton
The Spare Room by Helen Garner

challenging emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 The Spare Room is not an easy novel to read -- the blurb on the cover that calls it "brutal" is absolutely correct -- but it is beautifully written and very moving.