I was completely enthralled by this. It takes the unusual form of a series of photographs described by Rosamund, who dies in chapter 1. As each photo is analysed in terrific detail, the story of little Imogen unfolds. It is a marvellous (and scary) exploration of the impact of mothers on daughters and connections between generations. It is extraordinary that a man could write such an insightful novel about women. I wept at the end.
(Annie Noble - bwl 53 September 2009 ) |
