FRAUD

There is something slightly anachronistic about Anita Brookner's novels. She often writes about this world of British widows. But I don't think such a community of widows really exists today as much as it did in the 50s. Health care is better. Husbands are living longer. It's interesting, she's so c......more

I own around 15 unread Brookners and, every time I pick one up, I wonder why I don't prioritise her books. Fraud (1992) is the sixth book I have read by her. All have been excellent. Fraud is another winner. I'm in awe of Anita Brookner's ability to create empathy for marginalised figures. Anna Durr......more

This is the first Anita Brookner I have ever read. The story gripped me from the first page itself. Still, I read a few reviews on Goodreads & found quite a few negative ones... which didn't match with my impressions of the first few pages. As I continued reading, I found myself completely immersed......more

I honestly could listen to Anna Massey read the phone book (love her!). With that being said, this book unfortunately was not that engaging. She is the sole reason I bumped up my rating to two ⭐️⭐️. 😕......more

I don't know why I continue to read Brookner's novels , they are always very slow moving,without much happening and never any action. They are all pretty much the same , with only one exception that I know of , the story is always about a woman that leads a very narrow and lonely life,for the most p......more