It is a fantasy, a dream, a story of history and hero worship, the plight of women, pains of soldiering, the violence of youth and the sadness of unfulfilled humanity. It has roots in Virginia Woolf and is as moving and funny as it is skilful. Gore Vidal once said she was the most interesting young writer he had read in 20 Years. I would disagree, it was hard going.
(Shirley Williams - bwl 83 Winter 2016 ) |
