A House Unlocked

Penelope Lively

This is not fiction - more social history. It is based on the author's grandmother's house, each chapter relating to the house or the garden in some way. There is a short bibliography. The writing is very skilful and a pleasure to read - not to rush through.
Jean 3/11/02

This is about the writer's grandmother's house. Penelope Lively uses objects in the house as a jumping off point to talk about lots of things, but mostly about how much has changed in England since WWI. Well written, interesting. Recommended
Doreen 4/5/03

Thoroughly enjoyed this. It's not a standard biography. It's about the time she grew up. She goes from room to room in her mind and this sparks off memories. It's very good indeed.
Bob 6/2/05

This is a kind of biography of a house. It becomes the jumping-off point for the author's own reminiscence and to discuss the way people live.
Andrew 3/7/05

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