- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Press; Export ed edition (1 Oct 1999)
- ISBN-10: 0593042921
- ISBN-13: 978-0593042922
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Humour, toughness, resolution and generosity are Cookson virtues...In the specialised world of women's popular fiction, Cookson has created her own territory The Times
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The reissue of a classic novel from one of Britain's best-loved storytellers.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A house divided is an engrossing and captivating book. The characters are well developed leading the reader through a story line that is interesting but not too busy.
This is very much a "feel good" book its easy to read and although the story line can be a bit predictable the enjoyment of the book isn't affected by this. By far the best things about this book are the characters. You can't help but giggle at the antics of the eccentric Grandmother and shed a tear for the sweet but unlucky nurse.
As I have only read a few of Catherine Cooksons books (and them being the Tilly Trotter books a few years back) I can't really comment on whether this is a characteristic book. I can say however that I very much enjoyed this book as it stands on its own and can see why it is a best seller. In my opinion this book will appeal to and be enjoyed by a wide range of ages and walks of life.
This is a book that you can guarantee will cheer you up after a hard day or help you through a long and boring one. Perfect with a cup of coffee and an unhealthy amount of chocolate.
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We join the story in the hospital wards where Matthew is going through shell shock and adjustment to being blind. Elizabeth is his nurse who finally breaks through and pulls him back to life. I love this era, just after the war and what do both males and females do for work after living throw the traumas of war. Mersey Blues is also set in this era. The romance disappointed me as there was no will they won't they but as previous reviewers have pointed out the characters are well developed and the story sons moves on the more exciting matters. The family dynamics are very interesting, with the unlikeable brother but we are told that he hadn't been shown much love and a web is spun in the many subplots that perhaps he was the product of an unpleasant event in Luciellia's life (Matthew's mother). There are many more subtle suggestions of more going on beneath the surface..
It is such a nice, relaxing book. Great storytelling, I had only ever seen Catherine Cookson dramas on TV and expected a mill and loads of smoke but this book was a pleasant surprise and I do miss the characters now that I have finished the book.
It is such a nice, relaxing book. Great storytelling, I had only ever seen Catherine Cookson dramas on TV and expected a mill and loads of smoke but this book was a pleasant surprise and I do miss the characters now that I have finished the book.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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At the end of the Second World War, Matthew Wallingham returns to his family home, blinded by his injuries and uncertain about his future. There he finds his father ill, his mother obviously unhappy, and his brother, who has made a success of running the farm on the family's estate during the war years, resentful that Matthew should think he can now offer help.
Forced to realise that his plans for the future are not going to work, Matthew starts to look for a new career. He finds himself becoming dependent on Liz - his nurse and, increasingly, the focus of all his thoughts and hopes. But Liz herself has a shadow hanging over her that will bring a terrifying violence into the Wallingham's family life...
Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, A House Divided encompasses the social change taking place and the pains and pleasures of the brave new world of peace.
Forced to realise that his plans for the future are not going to work, Matthew starts to look for a new career. He finds himself becoming dependent on Liz - his nurse and, increasingly, the focus of all his thoughts and hopes. But Liz herself has a shadow hanging over her that will bring a terrifying violence into the Wallingham's family life...
Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, A House Divided encompasses the social change taking place and the pains and pleasures of the brave new world of peace.
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Set at the end of World War II, a young man, blinded in action and a decorated war hero, returns home and strives to put his life back in order the best way he can.
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