Using her family knowledge of the silk weaving industry, this story weaves the life, loves and regrets of its protagonist Lily before, during and slightly after WW2. The author deftly drops sinpets of history, information and technical details of the silk weaving process into the story. The importance of the tightness of the weaving for parachutes, the wonder of the material its self, from cocoon bulb to this immensely strong but beautiful yarn. We discussed the social situation of the women depicted, the well drawn characters. We discussed the racialism of small town England. We all enjoyed the book.
Words used to describe it:
enjoyable, a lot of potential, pleasurable, quaint, likeable, easy read, undemanding
Marks out of 10:
between 6 - 8 so quite highly marked.
Next book
The Shock of the Fall by Nathan Filer
Next Meeting
Thursday 27 November - 12 Lysia Street
Recommended read
Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Christmas Knees Up
17 December possibly at Luna Neuvoa, Fulham Road
