I am becoming a real fan of books by Charity Norman and this one is no exception.
Charity writes with real warmth and understanding of characters and family dynamics. In particular ‘Remember Me’ brilliantly reflects the relationships and rivalry between adult siblings. Charity also writes with a deep empathy and understanding of watching the development of Alzheimer’s in a family, something sadly, I have my own experience of.
This story is beautifully located in a small town (Tawanui) in New Zealand, with the landscape spectacularly brought to life. It is written with two timelines, 25 years apart, with the mysterious disappearance of Leah Parata all that time ago, remaining unsolved. Its wide reaching effects, leaving the whole community unsettled ever since.
I found myself cherishing the bond between the remaining Parata family (Ira & Raewyn) and Emily (visiting her father from the UK) and Felix Kirkland, their friends and neighbours. The easy, caring relationship built over many years, but so vital as Felix health deteriorates.
This story totally caught my imagination and curiosity, with the mystery disappearance. My mind was kept puzzling as clues were cleverly layered into the plot.
This book, although set so far away from my location, transported me there easily and I read with great enthusiasm and interest. The way the author dealt with many sensitive issues like the traumatic effects of Huntingdon’s disease, alongside dementia, grief and love is quite brilliant.
I would totally recommend this book!
Charity writes with real warmth and understanding of characters and family dynamics. In particular ‘Remember Me’ brilliantly reflects the relationships and rivalry between adult siblings. Charity also writes with a deep empathy and understanding of watching the development of Alzheimer’s in a family, something sadly, I have my own experience of.
This story is beautifully located in a small town (Tawanui) in New Zealand, with the landscape spectacularly brought to life. It is written with two timelines, 25 years apart, with the mysterious disappearance of Leah Parata all that time ago, remaining unsolved. Its wide reaching effects, leaving the whole community unsettled ever since.
I found myself cherishing the bond between the remaining Parata family (Ira & Raewyn) and Emily (visiting her father from the UK) and Felix Kirkland, their friends and neighbours. The easy, caring relationship built over many years, but so vital as Felix health deteriorates.
This story totally caught my imagination and curiosity, with the mystery disappearance. My mind was kept puzzling as clues were cleverly layered into the plot.
This book, although set so far away from my location, transported me there easily and I read with great enthusiasm and interest. The way the author dealt with many sensitive issues like the traumatic effects of Huntingdon’s disease, alongside dementia, grief and love is quite brilliant.
I would totally recommend this book!