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'Exquisite - addictive reading' Anna Maxted
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Clare Chambers should be much better known as an author of witty, yet melancholy romantic comedies which explore the whirligigs of fate and families. This is one of her best, describing in retrospect the madly eccentric life of the Fairchilds. Esther and her brother Christian grow up in the kind of Seventies household that will be familiar to many - chaotic, idealistic and furnished with objects rejected from charity donations. Esther and her brother are just as weirdly dressed, but they struggle into normality, Christian by means of a scholarship to a good school, Esther through his girlfriend Penny. Donovan, deposited by his unreliable mother, seems the worst of their feckless guests (their father is a prison chaplain)at the large shabby house, but becomes its saviour - until the violent act that renders Christian a paraplegic and Esther a retiring prisoner of routine.
This outline of the plot doesn't begin to convey the buoyancy and sympathy with which the story is narrated. Esther is one of those dreamy, good-hearted and surprisingly shrewd heroines you fall in love with, and her eventual discovery of happiness and independence comes by the skin of her teeth. Utterly charming and highly recommended.
This outline of the plot doesn't begin to convey the buoyancy and sympathy with which the story is narrated. Esther is one of those dreamy, good-hearted and surprisingly shrewd heroines you fall in love with, and her eventual discovery of happiness and independence comes by the skin of her teeth. Utterly charming and highly recommended.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'In a good light' once again emphasises the talent of author Clare Chambers. The book is centred around Esther, a 30 something woman who confronts her childhood when a blast from the past appears in her life. And this is where Chambers' skill lies; she slowly and skilfully absorbs the reader into Esther's childhood and wonderfully eccentric family. We meet her unconventional but loving parents, and the eclectic range of houseguests they regularly have living with them, and we also meet Esther's beloved older brother whom she idolises. This is a tale about real families and shows how split second decisions can result in life changing moments.
Absorbing, compelling, funny and sad, I felt as though I stepped into the pages of this book. I couldn't put it down but didn't want it to end. Every one of Clare Chambers' books I've read have been thorougly enjoyable but this is definitely her best so far. Highly recommended.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am not given to writing gushing reviews on Amazon - in fact this is my first. BUT..(and it is a big but) I have just finished 'In A Good Light' and it was one of the best books I have read in a long time. I just don't understand why there is not more fanfare when Clare Chambers produces a new work. Why is she not at the top of the best seller lists?
I'm not going to re-hash the plot here, just to say that the characterisation was fantastic - the plot carefully thought out,the voice of Esther (the narrator) entirely consistent throughout and the wry, dry humour a delight. Clare Chambers even manages to make a series of coincidences come across as entirely believable. So go on - BUY IT NOW!!
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Great read
I'd not come across Clare Chambers before, but downloaded the book after reading the Amazon reviews. How glad I am! Read more
Published 22 days ago by LynneF
Loved it!
I loved this book, it is beautifully written without being sentimental and made me laugh out loud. I loved all the characters, they felt like old friends by the end and I'll miss... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Chapple
A slice of real life,compassionately observed
This was my first Clare Chamber's book and although it took a while to get into,I became enthralled by the characters. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lorna Bevan
In a Good Light
Fantastic book. For those short of time - easy to read. Clare Chambers has a wonderful command of prose. Excellent - especially if you grew up in the seventies. Read more
Published 3 months ago by clinkyclonk
In a good light
I so loved this book! Took me back to my own childhood in the seventies. Great story - made me laugh out loud in places. I didn't want it to end. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Karen
Will make you smile
Clare Chambers is one of my favourite authors. Her books are not heavyweight yet they deal with all the important issues in our lives. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Librarian
One of the best novels I have ever read
I love all of Clare Chambers books but this one stands out as the best because of the amazing family of characters she creates. Read more
Published 18 months ago by L. Miles
Brilliant read
I would not pick up a book that had a cover like this one; the only reason that it was purchased is that I stumbled upon it and decided to give it a go. Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by Campbell79
Funny good characters
This is the story of Esther and her relationship with friends and particularly family and how her life dramatically changes. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2008 by mrs waters
Another wonderful novel
I read "Learning to swim" and loved it. My sister also thought it was great. Was not expecting to enjoy my second Clare Chambers as much and if possible enjoyed it even more. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2008 by Bibliophile London
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