MacLaverty, Bernard: * 1942

Lamb, 1980 - Language/Style

  • English Language Level: Medium
    • Vocabulary – Mostly common words with a small number of Scottish or unfamiliar terms.

      Sentence Structures – Sentences are usually clear and simple, with occasional longer descriptions.

      Themes & meaning – Ideas and emotions are sometimes implied, requiring interpretation.

      Dialogue Versus Narrative – The dialogue is generally easy to follow, but the narrative sections can be denser, with reflective or descriptive passages that need careful reading.

  • The text is accessible but still offers moderate challenge.