A review by kduhy
Marking Time by Elizabeth Jane Howard

dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was a better read than The Light Years as it felt more developed and focussed however, having read the first book I had already begun to have some understanding of these characters and wanted to find out more. 

Set between 1939-41. Hitler has invaded Poland. The Cazalet family has retreated to their Sussex summer home. We view the everyday life of all the family, friends and servants. 

Howard has focussed on the three teenage daughters of the brothers; Polly, Clary and Louise. They are funny, honest, real, worried, questioning and feel that the war has stopped them moving forward and making plans. They are ‘Marking Time’. 

Each girl gets two chapters and the other three cover the family and home place. 

 

Covers: Loss, Love, Secrets, Death, Birth, Adultery, War, Shortages and Restrictions