Bizarre. Describing a long August weekend in the countryside, this book examines old friendships and new relationships. The narrator, a primary school teacher, harbours some old jealousies which culminate in two fairly dramatic events - neither of which he seems to acknowledge. As there is only one "voice" in this book, it is only as you finish it that you realise how dark it is. I did enjoy this book but, strangely, it is only afterwards that its impact is really felt and it is quite discomforting. A good read but a bit unsettling.
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