Friday, March 13, 2009

When Will There be Good News by Kate Atkinson

Another "sequel" to Case Histories and One Good Turn, although it's not a traditional sequel. It's only a sequel in the sense that it shares a couple of characters. In my opinion, Case Histories is a great book, One Good Turn a good book, and this novel another great book. Atkinson returned to her theme of violence on women, and perhaps that brings out the better writer.

I loved the character of Reggie, the sixteen-year-old Scottish girl who wisecracked her way through the novel, doggedly turning up in the right places at the right time, saving more than one life by her actions. Well done by author and character.

It's a great read - give it a try.

Link to Amazon: When Will There Be Good News?: A Novel

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