Books
by Patrick Gale
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Notes from an Exhibition |
This is the story of a family blessed, or perhaps cursed, by a mother who is both gifted artist and manic-depressive but who she really is or where she came from is a mystery which begins to unravel after she is found dead in her Cornish studio. This is one of those books which I raced through to discover what happened but when it was finished needed to read and savour all over again.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 46 June 2008) |
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The Facts of Life |
Having thoroughly enjoyed Gale's Notes from an Exhibition (bwl 46), in desperation for something to read, I discovered this book in the library the other day. I found it totally absorbing, except for some pretty graphic descriptions of gay sex in the middle, which nearly made me abandon it, but I'm very glad I didn't. It all came together exceptionally well - I think! A good read.
(Margaret Knott - bwl 57 Summer 2010) |
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The Whole Day Through |
I normally love Patrick Gale, but this was a little disappointing. Ben and Laura, lovers at University, meet up years later when their lives are simply too complicated to allow them any space. It jumps around in time and alternates between the two characters, adding in complications and problems. I found it frustrating and thought the ending rather weak. But it's a short book, so I didn't feel I'd wasted too much of my time.
(Annie Noble - bwl 53 September 2009) |
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