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The Times
‘Believable and touching ... Harrison’s writing is lively, crisp [and] full of humour’
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Weekend Telegraph
‘A work of extraordinary fictional daring ... assured ... always convinces’
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Format:Paperback
I have no idea why I started reading this book but I am really glad that I did. It appears to be a novel of modern manners of the type I normally detest. Middle class, middle age couple and the "pain" they suffer as a result of a new baby.
All the clichés appear to be here. The man who has lost his way. The woman who is too self centred. The couple who have spent too much time raising their children and fallen out of love with each other. We even have the mysterious tempting strangers and just to add a bit of spice the gay sister-in-law.
However, this is a really intriguing book. The author's writing draws the reader in and the way she describes the events from differing perspectives leaves the reader wondering what the truth really is, or indeed in relation to some events whether there is such a thing as objective truth at all. This is particularly true in relation to the resolution apparently reached in the main narrative strand. Who has been stalking whom?
In this way the book reveals the deeper truth that all of these inter personal relationships and events are full of mystery. Anyone who just wants a nice little story should look elsewhere but for those who prefer their fiction to be a true exploration of the human condition this is a rewarding read.
All the clichés appear to be here. The man who has lost his way. The woman who is too self centred. The couple who have spent too much time raising their children and fallen out of love with each other. We even have the mysterious tempting strangers and just to add a bit of spice the gay sister-in-law.
However, this is a really intriguing book. The author's writing draws the reader in and the way she describes the events from differing perspectives leaves the reader wondering what the truth really is, or indeed in relation to some events whether there is such a thing as objective truth at all. This is particularly true in relation to the resolution apparently reached in the main narrative strand. Who has been stalking whom?
In this way the book reveals the deeper truth that all of these inter personal relationships and events are full of mystery. Anyone who just wants a nice little story should look elsewhere but for those who prefer their fiction to be a true exploration of the human condition this is a rewarding read.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sarah Harrison writes in a rich descriptive narrative and makes the characters come alive. You may sympathise with the main character in which case you will be disappointed that the ending is not as fulfilling as you might have hoped it to be. Harrison ties up a few of the loose ends to good effect but the unanswered question only serves to frustrate. However a less than perfect female lead is a refreshing change - the tension in the household she describes is almost palpable
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