Book review: Reader leaves dinner table unsated

A major flaw in the central conceit of the Lottie Hazell's 'Piglet' completely undermines what is a well-written debut
Book review: Reader leaves dinner table unsated

Author Lottie Hazell decides not to reveal the major plot point of ā€˜Pigletā€™, which will leave some readers with unresolved feeling and dissatisfaction with narrative. Picture: Siobhan Calder

Sat, 27 Jan, 2024 - 02:00
Marjorie Brennan

  • PigletĀ 
  • Lottie HazellĀ 
  • Doubleday,Ā  ā‚¬17.50

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