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A review by ivostarr
The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt
4.0
Byatt creates enchanting worlds within worlds in this novel. The many characters can often exist and evolve in both realms.
One of the lead characters, Olive, is a writer of children's books. In addition to supporting her family with her work, she also writes individual tales for each of her many children over the course of their lives. Is she trying to understand the children better, help them escape from reality or mold their futures?
The fragility of these make-believe worlds becomes increasingly apparent as the children become adults and the reality of war marks each of their lives.
I so admire Byatt's impeccable research that clearly enables her to paint her readers such vivid pictures.
Look forward to reading more of her work.
One of the lead characters, Olive, is a writer of children's books. In addition to supporting her family with her work, she also writes individual tales for each of her many children over the course of their lives. Is she trying to understand the children better, help them escape from reality or mold their futures?
The fragility of these make-believe worlds becomes increasingly apparent as the children become adults and the reality of war marks each of their lives.
I so admire Byatt's impeccable research that clearly enables her to paint her readers such vivid pictures.
Look forward to reading more of her work.