It charts the year following the death of Pearl's mum. Pearl's mum dies leaving behind her premature baby, Pearl's half sister Rose. Pearl refers to the baby as the rat. Pearl's anger at her mum's death leads her to blame her baby sister, her dad and her mum.
In her grief Pearl pushes everyone away even her best friend. She won't talk to anyone about her feelings and struggles to cope.
The story captures how all encompassing grief can be, to the point where you cannot see reason. It is a compelling read that stays with you.
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