Not part of the Neapolitan quartet. Without warning Olga's husband, Mario, abandons her and their two young children for a younger woman. Her loss, grief and madness as her world falls apart are so excruciatingly well drawn that you feel it could be somewhat autobiographical. This is definitely not for the faint-hearted but the skilful writing drives you on as you share Olga's suffering on this painful roller coaster of a ride.
(Christine Miller - bwl 78 Autumn 2015 ) |
