Here Faulks returns to the horrors of two world wars and their tragic aftermath on the lives of those who were there. Unexpectedly contacted by a stranger, neurologist Dr.Robert Hendricks is forced to confront and make sense of his life. The narrative is strong, moving backwards and forwards in time, poignant and sad with themes of love and loss, set against reflections on the workings and frailty of the human mind.
(Sue Pratt - bwl 86 Autumn 2017 ) |
