What is the author's style in Daughters of the House by Michele Roberts?

The language employed is not difficult to understand, but the novel does sometimes use unexpected combinations of words or short and poignant sentences for literary effect. The author writes in short, dense chapters, so every word and phrase must carry meaning and add to the impact of the chapter. Because each chapter is fairly short, often only two to three pages, word choice is important and the vocabulary used is evocative and effective.