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Mrs. Palfrey is old, and she moves into a hotel where much of the day-to-day work---cooking, cleaning, repairs---can be done by others. She is alone in London except for her grandson, Desmond. And Desmond, despite an invitation from Mrs. Palfrey, does not come to visit.
And then Mrs. Palfrey happens upon Ludo...
This is the book we all need to read in our late sixties. It's great prep for old age; it's a close look at many of the awful parts of that time of our lives. If we can see it, and anticip ...more
And then Mrs. Palfrey happens upon Ludo...
This is the book we all need to read in our late sixties. It's great prep for old age; it's a close look at many of the awful parts of that time of our lives. If we can see it, and anticip ...more
Poignant, touching, exquisite book about the lives of a group of elderly people who are together only by virtue of their living in the same hotel. Brilliantly written, but sometimes sad portrayal of physical decline with intact mental faculties and emotions. Add to this some prejudice,the overlay of English manners and the keeping up of face, and you have this book.
Fabulous book. Review to follow.
Painfully good - Olive Kitteridge-esque
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