When Anna Durrant is reported missing, her friends seem unconcerned at her disappearance. After all, her life has been one of concealment.
For years Anna submitted to the protective dependence of her mother, and even after Amy Durrant's death she simply conformed to the expectations of others.
Increasingly, Anna feels herself trapped by these expectations. Only by drawing on extraordinary strength and determination can Anna break away and enjoy her freedom, finally taking charge of her own destiny.
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"As other of Brookner's female protagonists discover, being too accomodating can lead to resentment as often or more often than pleasure. It takes months for anyone to realize that the ever-accomodating Ms. Durrant is missing. What has happened to her?" — Lauren (4 out of 5 stars)
"As other of Brookner's female protagonists discover, being too accomodating can lead to resentment as often or more often than pleasure. It takes months for anyone to realize that the ever-accomodating Ms. Durrant is missing. What has happened to her?"
" Introspective and absorbing; wonderful in a quiet, British way. "
" It is an outstanding book. Of course I've read other works by Brookner and enjoyed them. It is suprisingly tragic without any truly traumatic event. And while not a beach read, I definitely recommend it for a rainy afternoon. "
" I have read all Anita Brookners books including this one but listened to this one on Audiobooks while I was down with a virus. It was absolutely charming and a delight to be"read to" by Anna Massey. I enjoyed myself thoroughly. "
" The ending's been tidied up rather too neatly; otherwise, it's a very devastating portrait of loneliness and duty. Pretty awesome novel. "
" Cheryl, do you remember reading this for our book group? "
" Interesting book if you like character sketches, as there is not much else going on. But I did enjoy learning about each very flawed, but not evil, characters. "
" This isn't an easy read but it is a fascinating psychological study full of interior horror. The characters are isolated, aging, yet coping. "
" A great story, somewhat slow moving, a little confusing, but good. An ending that is good, & what you would expect in real life. "
" As usual, an insightful analysis of the interior life of middle-aged women. "
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