26a
Trigger warning: This book contains child abuse and death.
This book starts at the end...that is the end that comes from the beginning.
Set in Neasden in the 1980s, it had a sentimental feel for me as a child of the '80s. The references resonated with me and my childhood/teens.
26a is many stories in one, from the struggles of 15 year old Ida in Nigeria to the intense-yet-precious relationship between twins Bessi and Georgia Hunter.
This book was a 'creeper' - it was a sluggish start, but once into the complex world woven by Diana Evans it gripped me and I really couldn't put it down. And then I found it a hard world to come away from. The Hunter family became part of my life for some time after. I often find myself thinking of them to this day.
It is safe to say that the characters created by Diana entered my heart in a deep way, they mattered to me!
Without giving too much away, I would like to add that the perception and description of depression in this book is insightful, and possibly curious. But certainly heartfelt.
I would recommend this to anyone. (though please check the trigger warning).
If you are reading this on a train, beware of part 2 - There were tears (mine), more than once.
Be prepared, bring a hanky.
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