This is a plausible tale of intermittent passion and constant love told without sentimentality. Anita Shreve's descriptive powers shine in the portion set in Kenya, her economy of words immediately transports you to the baked earth and blazing colours. All temperatures soar as Tom and Linda meet after having lived separate married lives for some time. The temptation to resist each other is absurd. An intelligent romance with the sumptuousness of an over ripe mango.
(Claire Bane - bwl 11 October 2001 ) |
