This time, structurally, it’s far more straightforward. These years also provide the main focus of this novel, more of a companion piece than any kind of sequel as we revisit the lives of the Todd family through Ursula’s brother, Teddy. I personally loved the structure, the rich and memorable cast and the superb sense of the era, especially the years of World War II.
Main character Ursula meets with many deaths on her way through the book, reliving parts of her life in different ways in a novel where “practice makes perfect” is an underlying theme. Some readers find the author’s structure off-putting. I’ve recommended it many times but the feedback I get back can be mixed. I thought Kate Atkinson’s previous novel, the Costa Award winning “ Life After Life” (2013) was terrific.
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