For all Gardam fans, here's another good one. The narrator, Jessica Vye, is destined to become a writer (according to a school lecturer) a prognostication that colours her life. This story of her post-war childhood growth into her 'vocation' is touching, true and funny. Lots of accurate memory-joggers for those of us of that generation - Viyella dresses for one - and an absolutely sure evocation of time and place. (The title makes me fear I've missed a point - help with Feedback please) . . .
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 63 Winter 2011 ) |
