Who is in coma suite number 5? The question this books attempts to answer over the next 337 pages. After a Tiny Bit of Marvelous, her first novel, Dawn French is becoming well known for her multiple perspective narratives. Seven characters weave together the person of Silvia through their accounts of experiences and approach to … Continue reading
This past week I’ve been spending some time with people suffering from a life threatening illness. A mixed bunch, some in remission looking forward to long futures and others told that this disease will eventually kill them. Besides this they had little else in common, except one thing that shone through each person. Bravery. In … Continue reading
I’m going to come out and say it (deep breath) …. sometimes I find it awkward to be on the phone, even to people I’ve know all my life. Phew, there I’ve done it, feels good to get that off my chest. And even though this is something that is true I know it’s not … Continue reading
This was always going to be one of the biggest selling books of 2012. It was eagerly anticipated by potter fans everywhere; The Casual Vacancy had a great deal of hype to live up to. Before reading the novel, written for adults, I’d seen the onslaught of criticism from the right wing media spitting that … Continue reading
Will you be my best friend? Do you remember being a kid and asking someone that question? Or having someone ask you? The thing I love the most about childhood is the lack of pride and just complete honesty. It’s true that kids tell the truth, if you’re on the bus and the child next … Continue reading
Embracing wild time from step one
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