Possible Life: A Novel in Five Parts | 
pickDescribed as a novel , I would say it‘s a book of short stories - the link that binds them is subtle - but each of the 5 stories is beautifully written and a pleasure to read . Really enjoyed it .
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pickDescribed as a novel , I would say it‘s a book of short stories - the link that binds them is subtle - but each of the 5 stories is beautifully written and a pleasure to read . Really enjoyed it .
pickEach story focuses on 1 life.A teacher in WW2 England becomes a spy in occupied France.A boy who grows up in a work house in the late 1800s abandoned by his parents makes something of his life.Set in the future a girl&her adoptive brother form an almost unbreakable bond.Set in France early 1800s a servant‘s life is linked with the family who employs her.A love story set in counter culture music scene.Themes are loss of self,abandonment,betrayal.
So was really enjoying this - looking forward to following through the story! Then it became another story....hadn‘t realised it was short stories (teach me to read the blurb better!) First story was great and lovely writing....not in mood for another short story or four though, will come back to when I have a few minutes to fill!
In the best tradition of @Cinfhen and @miralunasbooknook I made a donation in the charity shop and got these. The Faulks are thanks to @Cathythoughts and a colleague in work has been encouraging me to read some Patrick Gale!!
pickThe short stories are so powerful and thought provoking. I feel as if I need to re read it now to fully appreciate the story as a whole. A beautiful holiday read #aPossibleLife #SevastianFaulks #holiday #read #bruges #traveling #bookworm
pickToday I started reading this in a Paris train station. I was so moved. The book is written in short stories which makes it easy to read when I get a spare hour during my travels. I'm loving it so far #SebastianFaulks #aPossibleLife #book #travels
pickThis book was an unexpected surprise! It's actually 5 short stories in one novel, which I didn't realise. I've never enjoyed short stories but this just hooked me in. The writing was beautiful, and I fell in love with the final story in particular, so much so I just nearly missed my stop on the train then ran home & finished it without taking my coat off! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I bailed on the last Faulks I started - A Week in December - but this has got off to a good start...
