LOU P. (MizLoo) reviewed on + 12 more book reviews
An amazing book. I don't know a whole lot about the Bloomsbury Group, but I was engrossed and touched by this vivid story of an intelligent, talented Edwardian woman dealing with an emotionally needy, bipolar sister and the demands of an exceptionally sociable brother; contemporaneously integrating important losses, while sorting out housekeeping and travel details - and fending off an importunate suitor. The rapturous early days of her marriage and joy over the birth of her first child lead to a growing sense of disillusion, portrayed clearly in a series of gradually sadder diary entries.
Individual characters are seen from the diarist's point of view, while some letters, telegrams and postcards give depth and texture to the story. I finished it in 2 days, and have continued to think about the beautifully portrayed central betrayal and the woman's ultimate response to it.
Individual characters are seen from the diarist's point of view, while some letters, telegrams and postcards give depth and texture to the story. I finished it in 2 days, and have continued to think about the beautifully portrayed central betrayal and the woman's ultimate response to it.
