Spies

by Michael Frayn | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0571212964 Global Overview for this book
Registered by Dorothyredboots of York, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on 3/11/2005
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Journal Entry 1 by Dorothyredboots from York, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, March 11, 2005
From the jacket:-
'In the quiet cul-de-sac where Keith and Stephen live the only immediate signs of the Second World War are the blackout at night and a single random bombsite. But the two boys start to suspect all is not as it seems when one day Keith announces a disconcerting discovery: the Germans have infiltrated his own family. And when the secret underground world they have dreamed up emerges from the shadows they find themselves engulfed in mysteries far deeper and more painful than they had bargained for.'

This was on the list for my local book group. I would not have chosen it myself but I did enjoy it. It is the first book I have read by Frayn - not an author I am drawn to - the subjects he writes about do not seem to attract me. I am surprised however that this book won Whitbread Novel of the Year 2002: I didn't think it was THAT good. Going to wild release this.

Journal Entry 2 by Dorothyredboots at Lendal Cellers in York, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Released 18 yrs ago (4/26/2005 UTC) at Lendal Cellers in York, North Yorkshire United Kingdom

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Taking this to my first meet tonight!

Journal Entry 3 by Mai-day from Leeds, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Picked up at the York Meetup - started reading on the bus home. Looks good so far

Journal Entry 4 by Mai-day from Leeds, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 11, 2005
I really enjoyed this. Didn't have any particular expectations before reading it and found the style was very engaging. I also found it moving without being cloying, as the protagonist reminisces about the growing up and learning about friendship and trust and how a cosy suburban life can conceal surprising things.

I'll take it along to the next York meetup group in a couple of weeks - unless anyone asks for it before then (I can release it in Leeds or York on request)

Journal Entry 5 by Mai-day at Train Station in Leeds, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Saturday, May 28, 2005

Released 18 yrs ago (5/28/2005 UTC) at Train Station in Leeds, West Yorkshire United Kingdom

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