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When Richard Blythe's wife, Rachel, dies from cancer after a protracted illness, he is determined to get away from it all amid the wilds of the countryside, leaving his young twins, his job, his friends and all known responsibilities for a few precious weeks of reflection and healing. However, within days, the world has caught up with him, confronting him with a vulnerable girl whom he finds unconscious and who clearly has more of a story to tell than she is divulging. This unfortunate meeting starts a series of events that unsettle Richard's life to the point where he can no longer anticipate what will happen next or gauge who is on what side. Then he meets the seductive Sophie, who appears to like him but she seems to be working to a different agenda, and one that Richard can only guess at. More importantly and because of his own feelings, his conscience suddenly becomes a controlling factor. 'Pooh Bridge' is a mesmerising murder mystery, seeped in grief, which continuously offers the promise of the beguiling snake that is coiling in readiness to bite, but when it does strike it is not in the direction anticipated. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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What I found was a beautifully crafted story following the changes to a recently widowed 39 year old man, with twin 13 year old children. Richard is completely lost without his wife Rachel: and to 'keep her close' he wanders on a walkabout through the countryside, to be alone with his memories, and unsurprisingly a direction for his life.
We travel with Richard through his guilt at traveling so much of the time for work, his inability to feel accepted and liked by his inlaws, his confusion at events unfolding around him. Written with a sweetness and depth of feeling, I really did see Rachel through Richard's eyes, and felt their connection. The connection that he describes as so consuming, so self-sufficient that I know her parents felt utterly isolated and useless.
It isn't until many different pieces fall into place with the progression of the story do we see the significance of the bridge, it's ties to the past, and the possible path the the future.
If you are looking for a well crafted story with many twists and a great heart - I would recommend this book. It's not your typical love story - it's far more realistic. ( )