A review by lucyreading
When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn

emotional hopeful informative mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This is a great book! Really interesting young adult historical fiction based in a boarding school in Swaziland in the 1960s. Defs recommend.