'Poverty porn'
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There's an anecdote in Clive James' "Unreliable Memoirs" about how the 'dunny man', who empties the chemical toilet, trips on a bicycle while carrying a full bucket. "What was so remarkable," James says, "was that none of the contents missed him". This applies here too; everything that can go wrong for the heroine, does. It's Catherine Cookson transplanted to Birmingham, and every bit as formulaic.
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A moving story of life during the 2nd World War
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This is one of those 'once picked up you can't put it down' books. A very descriptive and moving story about a girl from Birmingham and her life through the 2nd World War. Murray gives vivid descriptions of life in the poorest areas of Birmingham and how the 1st World War is still having an impact on people when the 2nd begins. It is a story of dreams and ambitions being dampened by the reality of war. Families are torn apart but new friends and relationships are made. The experience of serving her country gives Rose the much needed opportunity to escape from Birmingham and realise her dreams. An excellent book for easy (but tearful!) reading.
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