O'Farrell spins Irish magic as she gradually unravels the lives and marriage of American Daniel and Claudette, a reclusive English film star. You need to concentrate. There are multiple narrators, each with their own perceptions; time is not lineal; we zigzag across continents; those who are closest are often the furthest apart. And when unresolved events return to haunt Daniel can love ever be enough? A roller-coaster - my first O'Farrell, and it won't be the last!
(Jenny Baker - bwl 86 Autumn 2017 ) |
