Member Review

A beautifully written book about trying to hold on to all that is important, including memories of a much-missed best friend. Told in two timelines, the story of Edie and her initially unlikely friendship with the more sophisticated Lucy is sensitively unravelled. I loved how the gentle, inexorable slipping into dementia was observed, counterbalanced by the quickening pace as the mystery of what happened to Lucy all those years ago becomes clearer. The style reminded me a little of of Clare Chambers, with its poise and time-specific feel. It's the perfect book for lovers of Elizabeth Is Missing, but has its own distinct voice and charm. A lovely combination of a cracking story and a host of characters you want to reach out and hug. Recommended.