In the early 1950s, eleven-year old Michael sails to England on a huge liner; relegated to the lowly 'Cat's Table', he and two other boys have endless adventures, spying on and trying to make sense of the astonishing behaviour of grown-ups. Moving between the actual voyage and his later life, Michael gradually realises that this time apart has influenced everything and everyone he touches. An absolute gem, one to savour and to read again.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 64 Spring 2012 ) |
