Kathleen’s review of A Town Like Alice > Likes and Comments
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Wonderful review, Kathleen! I loved it too
Terrific review. After her experiences, and for almost everyone after WW2, there must have been such a sense that there was no picking up life where you had left it. It required a drastic reshaping and, to have been spared when so many had died, must have felt like a huge responsibility to "do something" with the life you had been granted.
This is Shute at his best, but you are going to enjoy so many others of his books. No two are the same, either!
I read this as a teen and revisited it as an adult. It's a compelling read and steadfast Jean Paget is an admirable character.
A wonderful review, Kathleen!
Alessandra wrote: "Wonderful review, Kathleen! I loved it too"
It's a great one Alessandra--thanks!
Diane wrote: "It was a great book. Great review too."
Thank you--another book we share a love for!
Bookworman wrote: "Excellent review!"
Thanks so much, Bookworman!
Sara wrote: "Terrific review. After her experiences, and for almost everyone after WW2, there must have been such a sense that there was no picking up life where you had left it. It required a drastic reshaping..."
This is a great point Sara. Maybe that responsibility is something we too often have lost sight of. I'm so excited to continue my journey with this author that I've heard you praise for years! Thank you.
Kevin wrote: "I read this as a teen and revisited it as an adult. It's a compelling read and steadfast Jean Paget is an admirable character.
A wonderful review, Kathleen!"
Thank you, Kevin! Such a great, well-told story.
Julie wrote: "This sounds fantastic, Kathleen!"
I can now pass on the recommendations I heard before reading it, Julie. Definitely worthwhile!
Yes, this is one of Shute's very best novels. He had a unique ability to capture and celebrate extraordinary behavior on the part of seemingly quite ordinary people. I read and loved it at least 30 years ago; well worth a re-read now ...
Jim wrote: "Yes, this is one of Shute's very best novels. He had a unique ability to capture and celebrate extraordinary behavior on the part of seemingly quite ordinary people. I read and loved it at least 30..."
I wish I would have experienced him sooner, Jim. I like the way you describe him, and I'm looking forward to his other novels, even if this was his best!
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Wonderful review, Kathleen! I loved it too
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Terrific review. After her experiences, and for almost everyone after WW2, there must have been such a sense that there was no picking up life where you had left it. It required a drastic reshaping and, to have been spared when so many had died, must have felt like a huge responsibility to "do something" with the life you had been granted.This is Shute at his best, but you are going to enjoy so many others of his books. No two are the same, either!
I read this as a teen and revisited it as an adult. It's a compelling read and steadfast Jean Paget is an admirable character. A wonderful review, Kathleen!
Alessandra wrote: "Wonderful review, Kathleen! I loved it too"It's a great one Alessandra--thanks!
Diane wrote: "It was a great book. Great review too."Thank you--another book we share a love for!
Bookworman wrote: "Excellent review!"Thanks so much, Bookworman!
Sara wrote: "Terrific review. After her experiences, and for almost everyone after WW2, there must have been such a sense that there was no picking up life where you had left it. It required a drastic reshaping..."This is a great point Sara. Maybe that responsibility is something we too often have lost sight of. I'm so excited to continue my journey with this author that I've heard you praise for years! Thank you.
Kevin wrote: "I read this as a teen and revisited it as an adult. It's a compelling read and steadfast Jean Paget is an admirable character. A wonderful review, Kathleen!"
Thank you, Kevin! Such a great, well-told story.
Julie wrote: "This sounds fantastic, Kathleen!"I can now pass on the recommendations I heard before reading it, Julie. Definitely worthwhile!
Yes, this is one of Shute's very best novels. He had a unique ability to capture and celebrate extraordinary behavior on the part of seemingly quite ordinary people. I read and loved it at least 30 years ago; well worth a re-read now ...
Jim wrote: "Yes, this is one of Shute's very best novels. He had a unique ability to capture and celebrate extraordinary behavior on the part of seemingly quite ordinary people. I read and loved it at least 30..."I wish I would have experienced him sooner, Jim. I like the way you describe him, and I'm looking forward to his other novels, even if this was his best!