Snap

On a sweltering summer's day, eleven-year-old Jack finds himself stranded in a broken-down car with his two younger sisters, waiting for their mother to return. When she fails to come back, the three siblings are thrust into a world of uncertainty and change, altering the course of their lives forever.

The Plot

Three years later, Jack has assumed the role of caretaker for his sisters, concealing their precarious situation from the outside world. As he navigates the challenges of adolescence alongside this heavy burden, Jack becomes increasingly determined to uncover the truth behind his mother’s disappearance. Snap is a gripping thriller that delves into the complexities of responsibility, the impact of loss, and the extraordinary lengths one will go to for family.

Themes

• Responsibility: Jack's journey highlights the weight of familial duty and the sacrifices made for loved ones.
• Loss: The emotional toll of missing a parent is explored through Jack's struggles and his sisters' innocence.
• Secrecy: The necessity of keeping their situation hidden adds layers of tension and suspense to the narrative.

“A masterful exploration of the bonds of family, and the shadows that can loom over love.”

Fans of gripping psychological dramas and coming-of-age tales may find echoes of Room by Emma Donoghue or The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold within the pages of Snap, as it weaves a poignant narrative of hope amidst despair.