Lynn
Written on Jun 30, 2020
What's striking is how ordinary the characters are, making them both relatable and likeable. They could be friends, neighbours, just common people going about their everyday lives. So, it's not surprising, they are confronted with similar issues. In this case, it's the heartbreaking decline of a loved one suffering from dementia.
Here and Now is the first contemporary novel I've read by Ms Montefiore and it's same standard and quality I've come to expect when picking up one of her titles. The beginning starts slow revealing the idyllic setting before we slowly begin to see the challenges of Marigold's life. The poignant narrative will tug at your heartstrings as the story unfurls. The author captures the emotions of those close to Marigold perfectly, leaving readers to wipe away their tears.
This novel wasn't an easy one to read for me, but I'm sure am glad I did.
***arc generously received courtesy of Simon and Schuster UK via NetGalley***