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Ladder of time

Book Review by: polfrog    

Original Author: Anne Tyler
This abstract was translated from Drabina czasu
Imagine,one day your mother disappears. 40-year old Dalia is bored with her everyday hosehold chores,cleaning,laundry,cooking,are
her monotonous reality.Grown up children,busy with their own affairs,do not haveany time for her,husband,overworked and constantly tired,does not resemble any more that young,energetic guy she fell in love with. During summer vacations,influenced by sudden impulse,Dalia disappears.Reaches the little town,where she starts new life.As a free woman-without any obligations,she works,relaxes and is quite content with her solitude.She does not rush anymore and finally is herself-enjoys her solitude and quiet surroundings.Some time after,her distraught family finds her ...... V ery good,worth reading novel about human emotions,feelings and needs. Story about how one sudden impulsive decision can change lives of the whole family.
Published: April 04, 2006
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