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I‘ve loved or really liked almost all of the other books I‘ve read by Cusk, but this didn‘t quite make it for me. Sadly. I felt kept at a distance, & that might have been intentional

At university Micheal is invited home to one of his friends, Adam, for the weekend. Adam‘s family seems so perfect. Years later, married & with a kid Micheal visits Adam‘s family again, to help with the lambing. Adam‘s family may not be as perfect as he once thought

Not for me. I persevered because Rachel Cusk's insight into human nature and situations is wonderful but, honestly, I just didn't want to spend another minute with these horrible people and their miserable affluenza.

I devoured the first half, fascinated by the sense of family and friendship. But the second half felt unpleasant... I've skipped over some parts as it was just not nice revelations and accusations between characters. Hmm.

I've read a couple by her. This free library one appealed due to the cover!

Random pick olin a charity shop and rather good!

Very well-written and absorbing read if a bit pretentious at times.