Journal Entry 1 by Nu-Knees from Knaresborough, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Thursday, February 17, 2011

The Bridge cafe/drop-in centre in Gracious Street Methodist Church, Knaresborough, has a bookcase full of used books on sale for £1 each in aid of their ongoing building project. This is one of two novels I bought this morning while enjoying a hot chocolate and scone with a friend :-) I've been impressed with Helen Dunmores I've read previously so look forward to reading this - but with a very 'healthy' collection of books waiting to be read, I can't guess when this might find its way to the top of the piles .... 

Journal Entry 2 by Nu-Knees at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, April 06, 2012

That was beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Beautiful story. Beautiful writing. Beautiful from the first page to the last. Just beautiful!
It's narrated by Nina who's staying with her sister Isabel who's unwell following the birth of her son Anthony. Central throughout the novel is their baby brother Colin a 3-month old cot death when Isabel was 7 and Nina was 4.
Also explored are the close relationships between Nina and her brother-in-law Richard and between Isabel and her gay friend Edward, all overseen by Susan the local girl who's helping with Anthony and her mother Margery.
Beautiful! I loved it! Highly recommended! 

Journal Entry 3 by Nu-Knees at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Monday, April 09, 2012

Released 1 yr ago (4/9/2012 UTC) at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire United Kingdom

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To tree-hugger who first introduced me to the works of Helen Dunmore, thank you very much, and hasn't read this one yet 

Journal Entry 4 by tree-hugger at York, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Monday, April 09, 2012

Sounds great, thanks Nu-Knees.