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|reviewer= Luke Marlowe
|genre=General Fiction
|summary= A beautifully told coming of age story set in the Brighton of the early 80's80s, ''Little Gold'' is a book that will strike a very precise and cleverly drawn chord with readers, in a tale which combines dark themes with an uplifting sense of hope.
|rating=5
|buy=Yes
|isbn=978-1787199958
|website= https://allierogers.com/
|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1787199959</amazonuk>
|cover=Rogers_Little
This isn't just a heart-warming coming of age story though – threaded through are tales of hidden sexuality in less enlightened times, through to truly dark themes of neglect and abuse. It can be a hard read at times due to these themes, but never allows the reader or the characters to wallow in misery, but concentrates on moving them through it, leading to a tone that is ultimately rather uplifting. This is a journey of growth, friendship, youth and age, and there is a powerful simplicity in Allie Roger's writing that allows these characters and situations to wash over the reader like the waves on Brighton Beach – tugged down into a dark and powerful undertow, but released into the sunlight – refreshed and alive. Many thanks to the publishers for the copy.
For further reading I recommend [[Rooms by Lauren Oliver]] – another tale that tackles themes of loss and growth with clarity and care. We also have a review of Rogers' [[Tale of a Tooth by Allie Rogers|Tale of a Tooth]].
