Changes

I really enjoyed this book. Stephanie Bishop is an exceptionally fine writer and I loved the background settings of the story. The narrative of the changes brought about by motherhood is intriguing and raises important questions about the ultimate compatibility of creativity alongside marriage and children. The book is set 50 years ago (a convenient period) and you are left wondering whether Henry and Charlotte would experience the same problems in a more interconnected world of the 21st century. You are invited to empathise with Charlotte but many will question her choices and feel that ultimately her situation is a tragedy of her own making.

If you enjoyed this book, you will certainly enjoy any of the books by Maggie O'Farrell, such as [[After You'd Gone by Maggie O'Farrell|After You'd Gone]] and [[The Distance Between Us by Maggie O'Farrell|The Distance Between Us]]. You might also like to read other well regarded female authors such as Kate Atkinson, and particularly [[Life After Life by Kate Atkinson|Life After Life]].