Quirky Cat
Book Summary:
They say that everyone has their secrets. This feels especially true for Division Street – especially the Wilf family. What happened on that street will forever haunt at least one family, branching out to touch all that come near.
My Review:
Oh wow. Signal Fires is such a somber but compelling read. I'm struggling to put into words how this book made me feel. Sad, mostly...but it's deeper than that. Perhaps this book hit me so hard because of everything in my life. I'm not sure.
Signal Fires very much tackles heavier subjects such as grief, loss, and trauma-processing. And it does so beautifully, but that strengthens the impact. I don't want to say more about these elements because I'm worried I'll accidentally spoil something.
What I can say is that the first chapter of Signal Fires did not prepare me for everything that followed! After finishing that first bit, it did feel like I was diving into a thriller or mystery. I was quite surprised when it turned into a more introspective family piece. Don't get me wrong – it was the right choice for this book. It just blindsided me.
Signal Fires is a wonderfully written novel that is deeply emotional and compelling. I strongly recommend it to anyone curious, especially those potentially needing a bit of help processing their own emotions.
Highlights:
Historical Fiction
Mystery Elements
Haunting Family Tale
Loss, Acceptance, Processing-Trauma Themes
Trigger Warnings:
Alcoholism
Memory Loss/Alzheimer's
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