“The Attic Child” by Lola Jaye
Published by William Morrow / Harper Collins
This isn’t just a powerful book, it is an emotional one
as well. And beautifully written too. It is the story of two young children and the
people they become. One is a young boy
taken from his home in the Congo, brought to the UK to become a gentleman’s
companion, only to later be locked in an attic and forced to become a servant. The other is a young girl who loses both her
parents and is then locked away in the same attic by her stepmother about a
century later. They both must find a way
to escape, struggle to find their self-worth, and to find love for themselves
so that they can then love others. Their
struggles will take you through a multitude of emotions. And although I enjoyed both storylines, I
absolutely love the Dikembe/Celestine character. He pulled on all the heartstrings and I
believe he will stay with me for a long time.
Finished 12/11/25 – 5/5 stars
#theatticchild #lolajaye #williammorrow #botm
#2025reads
Published by William Morrow / Harper Collins
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