Roxana Robinson has written a brilliant novel about the complexities of late-in-life love. It felt so real, I had to speak with her to find out more about its origins.
Thanks for the recommendation - I saw the review in the Times but wasn't sure I'd like it. I too, an avid reader couldn't read fiction during the pandemic. It seemed it could have been the perfect time to consume lots of books but like you described I couldn't concentrate. Instead, one of my favorite authors, John Connolly did a brilliant thing - he wrote a story in real time and posted a new chapter everyday. So I had something to read in short segments every morning. I also re-read books and knowing what was going to happen helped.
I’m also so happy that Roxana has a hit late in life!
I hope it rises to the top of every bestseller list.
Great insight into the mother/child dynamic. Will have to add this book to the (ever growing!!) “to read” pile.
Please do! It's so good.
Love this, as always. "Empathy for the human struggle" is the phrase I want to remember, and will attribute to you.
So glad! xx
Thanks for the recommendation - I saw the review in the Times but wasn't sure I'd like it. I too, an avid reader couldn't read fiction during the pandemic. It seemed it could have been the perfect time to consume lots of books but like you described I couldn't concentrate. Instead, one of my favorite authors, John Connolly did a brilliant thing - he wrote a story in real time and posted a new chapter everyday. So I had something to read in short segments every morning. I also re-read books and knowing what was going to happen helped.
I will check out "Leaving" - it sounds good.
It's really so beautiful. I was blown away. And so glad to READ FICTION again!