For those whose lives span the 20th century, this novel-cum-memoir is a poignant reminder of how time flies. For the young 'uns, it's a beautifully written life, whizzing along in top gear, to and fro through Germany, Italy, France and London, full of pathos and touching fun. For all the speeding years, Billie - whose life we follow - has time, in her own words, for 'revealing and necessary details' . . . and she 'stops and stares'.
(Joan Jackson - bwl 27 December 2004 ) |
