The Clematis Tree

Rating:
Summary: Not morbid at all!
Review: I read the back of the book and thought this would be a blow by blow account of looking after a brain damaged child. I found that the story gripped me from the very first page and kept me reading since instead it is a study of the charactsers in the family surrounding the child. The inner turmoil of the father and the unexpected unfolding of events beyond the control of the parents in the family make this a gripping read. Anne Widdecombe's writing is superb and alternates detailed dialogue and inner thoughts with succinct summaries of conversations and the aftermath of various events. The final denoument is unexpected, poignant and beautifully written. We are left hoping that the family will find happiness in the end and the father's turmoil is over.
I look forward to seeing a televised version of the Clematis Tree.