A book of contrasts

Less than twenty pages into Goodnight Mr. Tom I am in love. The book is masterly built and you are thrown between strong feelings. The contrast between the kindness of Mr. Tom Oakely and the cruelty Willie had to endure at home, it breaks my heart to read it. Another contrast is the setting, the country is at war and you can always feel it in the background, at the same time though it is such a warm and fuzzy story. Lastly, as the relationship develops between Will and Mr. Tom comes the contrast of throwing the mother in to the picture again.
It was one of the best books I have read this year.
Josefine

Title: Goodnight Mr. Tom Author: Michelle Magorian ISBN: 978-0-141-96452-2