Quite an unusual coming-of-age story set in the serene, pastoral English countryside. The figurative loss of innocence, the pressure of class structures, and their moral codes unfold in this slow burn.
Maybe it’s because it’s freezing outside, but despite dealing with serious topics, The Go-Between felt almost blissful to me. The picturesque, sizzling summer scenes felt peaceful and calming. The complete opposite of what Leo, our protagonist, must have experienced.
Quite an unusual coming-of-age story set in the serene, pastoral English countryside. The figurative loss of innocence, the pressure of class structures, and their moral codes unfold in this slow burn.
Maybe it’s because it’s freezing outside, but despite dealing with serious topics, The Go-Between felt almost blissful to me. The picturesque, sizzling summer scenes felt peaceful and calming. The complete opposite of what Leo, our protagonist, must have experienced.
