The Carmichael sisters don’t like each other. They hate their famous architect father. One could argue that they’re not that fond of themselves, either. All of this simmering loathing makes Julia Armfield’s Private Rites a challenging read. Challenging, yes, but understandable. What I don’t understand is that Armfield decided to set this family drama in a world drowning in endless rain and to populate it with a mysterious cult that follows the youngest Carmichael sister around. I’m going to keep an eye out for other reviews of this book that can, hopefully, help me figure this out...

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