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Jul 16, 2012pomeroycamille rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Banville's lyrical waltz through the dark corridors of grief put to words introspections and feelings that bereaved may feel but be unable to express. The way in which Banvilles brings his main character into reflective moments then abruptly into fantastical or detached recollections of fond moments from his past is a testament to how difficult reflecting on grief can be psychologically. The scattered memories and thoughts of pay homage to the beautiful nature of the little moments in life that shine through changes and time.