pickI didn‘t know she is A.S. Byatt‘s sister while reading this. When I learned this, it made me wonder quite a bit if there might be some autobiographical touches with the two sisters‘ relationship in this book. Drabble notes they have normal sibling rivalry.
I enjoyed the cerebral nature of this book. We are welcomed to narrator Sarah‘s head. It‘s a complex mind full of observation, wondering at life&relationships, and seeking a place in the world.
JamieArc I really like AS Byatt, so this is interesting to me. Thanks for sharing! 4y
Jess_Read_This @JamieArc Let me know what you think! I guess they actually don‘t get along? Byatt says the gossip columnists exaggerate their issues. Drabble says they have a natural sibling rivalry. From what I‘ve read, either way, they aren‘t too close. Which is sad. It made me look at this book in a different way when I learned that. Not a bad way, just more thoughtful on how she wrote the sisters‘ relationship in the book. (edited) 4y
CarolynM I remember loving this when I read it long ago. Margaret Drabble always seems to write about women at much the same stage of life that she is, so I've always assumed there's a bit of autobiography in all of them. I think it's particularly true of this one and her second novel![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
The Garrick Year 4y
The Garrick YearJess_Read_This @CarolynM This story really had some real feeling movements to it. It was my first Drabble and I liked her writing quite a bit. I‘ll read Garrick Year next! Thank you for the recommendation! 4y