I found the first third really surprisingly absorbing; maybe it's unfair to say surprising, but it's primarily a family nattering at each other; however, Joyce does fine work with vivid well-drawn characters. The middle third is also entertaining as Frank gets passed around to the various aunts, seeing insights into different lives, with episodes that range from humorous to creepy. I think the book's conclusion is not as strong, but still enjoyable overall.
The Facts of Life by Graham Joyce
I found the first third really surprisingly absorbing; maybe it's unfair to say surprising, but it's primarily a family nattering at each other; however, Joyce does fine work with vivid well-drawn characters. The middle third is also entertaining as Frank gets passed around to the various aunts, seeing insights into different lives, with episodes that range from humorous to creepy. I think the book's conclusion is not as strong, but still enjoyable overall.
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