When I reviewed Bennett's 'Writing Home' (bwl 37) I said I hoped there would be more to follow, and there was (published in 2005 but only just discovered by me). Another lovely, fat book of memories - his parents' marriage, his extraordinary aunts - his diaries and miscellaneous writings, including some wonderfully irreverent art criticism. His critical intelligence, sensitivity, good sense and humour had me constantly saying 'Ah Yes!'. Again, I'd love more!
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 71 Winter 2014 ) |
