Book Reviews

GLOSSARY

thrill = a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant
engrossing = very interesting and needing all your attention
can't-put-it-downer = a book that catches you and keeps you prisoner till the end
compelling = very exciting and interesting and making you want to watch or listen
loose threads = parts of the story that are not connected to the whole
poignant = causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness / particularly penetrating and effective
                        or relevant
drifter = someone who moves from one place to another or from one job to another without any
                   purpose
ill-prepared = not ready to deal with a situation
label = a word or a phrase which is used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people, activities
               or things, often in a way that is unfair