A
Keeper is written by that Graham Norton. I admit to a curiosity as to whether he could
write – and yes, he can. It's not high
literature but it is a cracking story.
It's a story about Elizabeth, told in the present and
in the past via her mother Patricia. It
is not a comedy. Parts of the story are
actually pretty grim.
Most of the story happens in Ireland although there is
also some in New York. I found the
ending a bit anti-climatic but perhaps that was the point.
Norton's portrayals of women and stoic men are on the
money. There are 2 gay men in the book,
one of whom is shown in a less than positive light.
I can't tell you why the novel's title is A Keeper – I couldn't
figure it out.
Huh. Weird that the title doesn't really connect with anything in the book
ReplyDeleteI didn't know he had written a book. I like his style and will include this in my TBR
ReplyDeleteSince I don't watch TV and don't live in Ireland, I had to look up Graham Norton. I am glad you found his book good.
ReplyDeleteI liked this book quite a bit.
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