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One day in the middle of the twentieth century I sat in an old graveyard which had not yet been demolished, in the Kensington area of London, when a young policeman stepped off the path and came over to me. Read the first page
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It is a quality rare in most other books with a strong, modern, singular voice -- demonstrated by few other contemporary authors, certainly Greene and Murdoch.
The astute narration ensures great storytelling with unforeseen, complicated twists -- a combination of who-dunnits, what-ifs? and how-on-earths? -- that will keep the reader continuously entertained.
Furthermore, it offers excellent insight into the mind of a writer, as Spark creates a literary protagonist. Fleur's observations are highly witty, intelligent and perceptive, creating real, mildly-ridiculous characters. As we warm to Fleur's vivacity we can't help but share in her mocking.
The parallels of art (literature) to life is a prominent and cleverly developed theme. What is Spark saying? As life starts to dangerously imitate art, does Spark reiterate her character's belief that the two are entirely intertwined; life is not life without art?
Similarly, the relationship between life and religion is then considered (the subtle subtext of the novel), adding a dimension to the tale, whilst remaining highly, and surprisingly, contemporary).
In fact it is the subtleties of the novel that should enthuse the reader, always conveyed with wit and half-explored satire, demanding the participation of the reader's own imagination.
We leave the novel with the conviction that Fleur is infallible. Her triumph becomes our triumph. From her handling of events, her perceptive insight into others both superfically and deeply, her organised chaos and simple attitude to life and aspirations, she becomes the object of deep admiration and envy in every reader.
Whilst the plot may thicken (and sometimes detach the reader), Fleur never fades, nor do her group of friends, the unlikely Edwina and colourful Solly, along with the arrogant Leslie and desperate Dottie. For once, Fleur might agree that a name has been chosen well!!
A fantastic, light read, concise, entertaining and surprisingly thought-provoking...
Worth having if you are a Sparkophile. (i am not even going to try to do a review of the book itself as I think she is a genius and I love her naughty books about the perils of London literary life.)
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