Reflections

by Lisa Wardle

‘There are no distortions in the mirror facing the world of Lisa Wardle’s Reflections. Predators lurk on beaches, in homes and under the characters’ own skin. Both strangers and family members are kept at more than an arm’s length. People are hurt, full of holes and walking alone. Uncertainty, fear, and mortality haunt these characters and narratives. The weight and smell of genetics and personal history come to play. Shifts occur and regrets surface from past to present. Sometimes bonds are formed - uncommon, even strange. At other times, the strains on trapped relationships are ultimately and joyously broken. Mainly, the negative behaviours - learned, inherited, or spawned through ill-treatment - live on, in Wardle’s accessible prose which captures each character’s distinct, colloquial voice and acts to shock, rattle and ultimately awaken the reader.’ - Angela Meyer (LiteraryMinded)

76 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2009

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lisa is a wonderful writer and I've always adored her work.

[Ttulloch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Packed full of human emotion foibles, and sometimes darkness. A great collection of characters you can care about.