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A review by bookish_spoonie
Grace's Table by Sally Piper
3.0
3 stars
This book is based at Grace's 70th birthday celebrations in her own home. It shows her family coming together and all the tension and love that it brings. Grace reflects on her life and marriage and the turning points that have brought her family to where they are today. There is an underlying anger that we feel throughout the story but also one of love.
It was a quick read at just over 200 pages and I found it quite a calming read. It was entirely character driven and I found myself angry for Grace and wishing he stood up for herself more. It is very intricate and the writing is delicate and almost poetic at times. It reads in a lovely way.
I did need a bit more plot and I wish the ending was slightly more satisfying. It isn't my usual type of read but I did enjoy it.
This book is based at Grace's 70th birthday celebrations in her own home. It shows her family coming together and all the tension and love that it brings. Grace reflects on her life and marriage and the turning points that have brought her family to where they are today. There is an underlying anger that we feel throughout the story but also one of love.
It was a quick read at just over 200 pages and I found it quite a calming read. It was entirely character driven and I found myself angry for Grace and wishing he stood up for herself more. It is very intricate and the writing is delicate and almost poetic at times. It reads in a lovely way.
I did need a bit more plot and I wish the ending was slightly more satisfying. It isn't my usual type of read but I did enjoy it.