64 Book Review
here’s no denying the force, power and magic of water – it mesmerises, heals and inspires – especially here in
Dartmouth. So this month a few watery titles to immerse yourselves in…. Starting with fiction and the book voted “the feel-good debut of the year” - The Lido by new author Libby Page and published by Orion. Set in modern-day Brixton this is an uplifting story about Rosemary, 86 and Kate, 26, their love of outdoor swimming and their united fight to save their local lido. Amongst relationships, romance and the trials and tribulations of modern life lie the themes of ageing, grief and loneliness but above all the book underlines the importance of friendship and a community spirit. If you liked Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine this is definitely one for you.
by Emma Jones
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE… T
This is a tale about a boy learning to swim. Whilst the author sensitively addresses issues such as mental health and mortality with a broad sprinkling of humour this is a story that keeps you gripped and entertained throughout. Finally a word for the short and celebrated book Dart
by local poet, Alice Oswald – a must for any Dartmouth bookshelf and prefaced simply with the words “if you never read poetry, make an exception for this” The Times. This is a poetic journey along the River Dart from source to sea - “a poem made from the language of people who live and work on the Dart.” Based on conversations with people who lived and worked on the Dart - be they poacher, swimmer, canoeist or ferryman - this still remains as relevant and powerful as ever, fifteen years on from its first publication.
Into The Water by Paula Hawkins (published by
Black Swan) is the long awaited follow up to her runaway bestseller, Girl on the Train. This is another moody and chilling, psychological thriller about the suspicious death of Nel in the ominously named Drowning Pool in Beckford. The book has twists and turns, unearths forgotten memories and reveals hidden secrets. Finished off with a tinge of the supernatural this is enough to chill any reader sitting alone by a quiet stretch of water… If non-fiction is more you thing and like me you wonder
over the mesmerising effect of water look out for How To Read Water: Clues & Patterns from Puddles to the Sea by Tristan Gooley and published by Sceptre. Written by a navigator and explorer, the book is jam-packed with information and astonishing facts and is “wholeheartedly a book about nature.” Anyone who spends time on, by or in the water will be intrigued by this fascinating book of observations which includes over 700 clues, signs and patterns in water. Learn how to measure the size of raindrops by looking at the colours in a rainbow, decipher wave patterns on the beach and unravel a river like an expert. Having recently read in the Guardian how 3 in 10 children don’t even own a book my next title is wholeheartedly aimed at the younger readers (10+). Boy Under Water by Adam Baron and published by HarperCollins Children’s Books is a “heart-breaking, heart- warming novel” which will make you laugh and cry, not least at the name of the main character – Cymbeline Igloo!
New books for adults and children from our community co-operative Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Sundays in school holidays
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