A collection of short stories written in the 90's with many of the themes relating to end of life. Yet they are by no means depressing, often wickedly funny and richly descriptive. Gardam is able to tell a tale in a few well chosen words that might take another writer an entire novel. My favourite stories are Blue Poppies, Telegony - in three parts - and Bevis which has a final twist that had me saying 'Oh of course, why didn't I spot that'!
(Mary Standing - bwl 100 Spring 2021 ) |
