Actress
Why did her mother go mad?
Norah is a writer in her fifties and is looking back on her life and on her relationship with her mother. Her mother Katherine was a famous Irish theatre legend. Norah grew up looking onto the stage. There was glamour, fame, money and men. It is a story of their relationships and the high and lows of the stage and off. It is also a search for validation and answers.
Searching for the truth
Norah is searching for the truth to why her mother lost her mind and conducted a senseless crime. It is a daughter’s reckoning, looking back at her memories of what happened and who her mother really was as a person, a mother and an actress.
It is a great read with interesting and complex characters and an interesting look at post-war America and Ireland.
Fler engelska tips från Julia
-
Av:
Groff, Lauren
Tipsat av:
Julia Åhl Kunto
An Intense, gripping story about two complex characters and their lives and marriage.
-
Av:
McQuiston, Casey
Tipsat av:
Julia Åhl Kunto
A romantic, fun and smart read I could not put down.
-
Av:
Owens, Delia
Tipsat av:
Julia Åhl Kunto
A mysterious death, an abandoned child and the wild, beautiful and harsh marshland are some of the ingredients of this gripping novel.
-
Av:
Pentland, Louise
Tipsat av:
Julia Åhl Kunto
A fun and heartfelt feelgood about finding courage to live your best life.
-
Av:
Strout, Elizabeth
Tipsat av:
Julia Åhl Kunto
Navigating life with heart attacks, friends, poems and pedicures.
Visa fler sidor...
Julias tipsarsida
-
Julia tipsar helst om böcker för barn mellan 9-12 år. Den engelska litteraturen har ingen åldersbegränsning.