The history of a corner of Central Europe from 1945 to 1990 is told through the lives of nine interconnected characters. But this is not merely history, it's a complex and moving account of loss and exile, conflicting ideologies and moral philosophy. As in Knowledge of Angels (bwl 5) Paton Walsh combines marvellous story-telling with a deep knowledge of the human spirit. And this time she allows us to be optimistic!
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 27 December 2004 ) |
