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A review by andrew61
Lean Fall Stand by Jon McGregor
4.0
The opening part of this book describes a antarctic science expedition which goes badly wrong as the veteran explorer Doc and his two inexperienced colleagues are hit by a storm . The ensuing events lead to Doc suffering a medical event which completely changes the focus of the rest of the novel.
The subsequent parts , fall, and stand , describe Doc and his wife coping with his illness and recovery. This is a man who spent most of his married life away from home and his children. A physical man he is floored by loss of mobility and speech.
The book , like the author's other work, is so good at looking at an individuals response to events and life's adversities and the ensuing tale is remarkable in its exposure of the frailty of the body and the impact of illness on someone averse to such frailty as well as the nature of relationships. I put it down feeling that I has read something unique and knowing nothing about the book floored by the direction it took and the tale that is told.
The subsequent parts , fall, and stand , describe Doc and his wife coping with his illness and recovery. This is a man who spent most of his married life away from home and his children. A physical man he is floored by loss of mobility and speech.
The book , like the author's other work, is so good at looking at an individuals response to events and life's adversities and the ensuing tale is remarkable in its exposure of the frailty of the body and the impact of illness on someone averse to such frailty as well as the nature of relationships. I put it down feeling that I has read something unique and knowing nothing about the book floored by the direction it took and the tale that is told.