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'A tremendously accomplished, full-throated saga'
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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This book follows the life of three girls and their familes from the age of 13 to 21 during the 1960s, and that in itself is intriguing. The twist is that it is set mainly in Kenya - after the Mao-mao, and just as Kenya gained its independence, which takes it from intriguing to fascinating! The descriptions of Kenya, the wildlife and the countryside are amazing. It focusses mainly on the developing characters of the three girls, showing their joys and miseries. It highlights the differences and similarities in their characters - and at various times you find yourself empathising with each one of them.
Although it ends incredibly sadly, you are partially prepared for that in the prologue - which helps to numb the blow a little - but it is dealt with extrememly well.
Historically, it is fascinating; setting the scene fully and showing just what life might have been like. It's set around about the time when I was born. Although I have already read something about the era and about what went on, I still learnt from this book - and enjoyed nearly every minute of it. However, it is not essential to know anything about the History in advance, as everything is pretty well explained.
The characters are fully developed; and the story line is intriguing. Although you may find your self disliking a certain character for a while - you later find out what made them behave in that way, and your opinions change to a certain extent.
The authors work together incredibly well. At no time are you aware that one sister wrote one bit and the other wrote the rest - that various parts run together without any sudden jumps or changes in style.
Mum and I both read this book over the Christmas holidays, and we both loved it. I have already bought the sequel (A Durable Fire) and am halfway through 'To My Daughter In France', another book by the same pair of sisters which is our book club book for the next month. I will be looking out for any other books that they produce, and will be keen to buy them!
Although it ends incredibly sadly, you are partially prepared for that in the prologue - which helps to numb the blow a little - but it is dealt with extrememly well.
Historically, it is fascinating; setting the scene fully and showing just what life might have been like. It's set around about the time when I was born. Although I have already read something about the era and about what went on, I still learnt from this book - and enjoyed nearly every minute of it. However, it is not essential to know anything about the History in advance, as everything is pretty well explained.
The characters are fully developed; and the story line is intriguing. Although you may find your self disliking a certain character for a while - you later find out what made them behave in that way, and your opinions change to a certain extent.
The authors work together incredibly well. At no time are you aware that one sister wrote one bit and the other wrote the rest - that various parts run together without any sudden jumps or changes in style.
Mum and I both read this book over the Christmas holidays, and we both loved it. I have already bought the sequel (A Durable Fire) and am halfway through 'To My Daughter In France', another book by the same pair of sisters which is our book club book for the next month. I will be looking out for any other books that they produce, and will be keen to buy them!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having grown up in Africa, I bought this book because of my love for Africa, and it was so beautifully written. Enjoyed every moment of it and could not put it down. I could smell the bush, feel the sun on my back and hear the sounds of Africa. Well done to the Keatings for writing such a beautiful book that made me cry, laugh and appreciate all I have grown up with in Africa and also what I have experienced living in England.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a fantastic story based in Kenya, I was mesmerized from the beginning! The relationship between the three girls and the background hardship that are going on and their individual ways of getting through everything and yet sticking together were highly commendable. I could not put the book down and was very upset when I completed it; I wanted to read on! Luckily, the story is continued and all the ends tied up in their following book "Durable Fire" another epic read.
Please hurry up and write another one soon!!
Highly recommend their first book "To my Daughter in France" too. Fantastic writers!!
Please hurry up and write another one soon!!
Highly recommend their first book "To my Daughter in France" too. Fantastic writers!!
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A good read at last.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It has so much interesting facts as well as a really good storyline. Read more
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Having read all the reviews of this book I was both surprised and disappointed when I read it. I buy a lot of books from Amazon and normally I am in agreement with the majority of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by milton
Evocative
Wonderful descriptions of Africa which bring back the smells, sights and sounds. A good start to the trilogy. Difficult to put down once started.
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. C. A. Fox
second hand.
It was a second hand book with the name of the library that had previously owned it, stamped all over it. A little disappointing in that it was alittle more second hand than usual.
Published 11 months ago by Geraldine
A gripping story of enduring relationships, happiness and tragedy
The enthralling tale of the relationship of three young girls, which lasts throughout their lives, through separation, problems and tragedy. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Fleur
Memory Lane
Having grown up in Kenya, this took me back to my child hood. A really beautifully written book, which sets a brilliant scene. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Paula Woods
A great read
I really loved this book. It was recommended to me ages ago, I just wish I had read it earlier. Excellent charachters and interesting plot. Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by Val R
Interesting story
Interesting story about 3 girls who grew-up in Kenya in the 1960s a must for anybody who like me who has lived in this wonderful country! Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by blue sky
Excellent
Having grown up in Kenya and gone to school with the authors of Blood Sisters and A Durable Fire, it was like a walk down memory lane. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by Rosalind Wallqvist
not bad..... but not wonderful
An enjoyable enough read for the majority of the book, not great literature or particularly earth-shattering, just ok really. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2008 by E. Smith
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