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Margaret Lynette Sharp untangles small knots in our emotional constitution, of hesitancy, of love and affection, of wistful regret and of loss acknowledged, but not without hope.
This is a collection of stories and of finely-wrought encounters, sometimes between two people almost in love or partly in affection, sometimes just between the protagonist and her own feelings, each one playing on a familiar but resonant theme and dissecting a vexing unconscious puzzle, in the way that dreams do.
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This is a collection of stories and of finely-wrought encounters, sometimes between two people almost in love or partly in affection, sometimes just between the protagonist and her own feelings, each one playing on a familiar but resonant theme and dissecting a vexing unconscious puzzle, in the way that dreams do.
Sharp ...more
As the author, I can only say that I enjoy reading this book. It's very easy to comprehend; the stories are diverse; and many are real page-turners.
Readers have told me they like the book. One told me it was 'funny'; and I guess some of the tales actually are, since they're written in a very light, teasing manner. Others, however, are quite serious; and, by necessity, the style of writing changes.
All in all, an attractive volume, written with Australian life in mind. ...more
Readers have told me they like the book. One told me it was 'funny'; and I guess some of the tales actually are, since they're written in a very light, teasing manner. Others, however, are quite serious; and, by necessity, the style of writing changes.
All in all, an attractive volume, written with Australian life in mind. ...more
Feb 04, 2013
Margaret Sharp
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it was amazing
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review of another edition
Being the author of the book one is reviewing has its pros and cons. On one hand, I know the book very well indeed: after all, it's my brain-child. On the other hand, there are those who would think that an author tends to see their book through rose-coloured glasses, therefore their opinion is not to be taken seriously.
Be that as it may, I have recently re-read this book, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's the sort of volume you can pick up for five minutes, but then decide you just want to read o ...more
Be that as it may, I have recently re-read this book, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's the sort of volume you can pick up for five minutes, but then decide you just want to read o ...more
