13 Sept 2013

Yesterday Morning: A Very English Childhood - by Diana Athill

This is not a long book, so it took me very little time to read - more or less one aeroplane flight. It covers the first 16 or so years of her life in the 1920s and 30s, but is quite detailed. I have to say that I was surprised that anyone could remember such details from so long ago, but she does conjure up some very vivid images.

Overall I enjoyed reading the book, but, if I have a criticism, the latter part of the book did seem to be a bit of a sales pitch for her other books. I think I would sooner have a single 450 page volume than three smaller ones.

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