Livesey, Margot: * 1953
The Road from Belhaven, 2024 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Difficult
- Vocabulary – Livesey uses advanced, sometimes archaic or literary words, which aren’t common in everyday English. Readers need a strong vocabulary to follow the text.
Sentence Structures – The sentences are sometimes complex, with multiple clauses, passive voice, and literary style, making them harder to parse for non-native readers.
Historical and Cultural References – The book refers to historical events, social customs, and places that may be unfamiliar, requiring background knowledge or extra research.
Nuanced Themes – The story explores subtle emotions, moral dilemmas, and character development, which demand higher-level comprehension and inference skills.
- Vocabulary – Livesey uses advanced, sometimes archaic or literary words, which aren’t common in everyday English. Readers need a strong vocabulary to follow the text.
- iI’s not just vocabulary; it’s the combination of style, structure, and subtlety that makes reading challenging for most learners.