Beyond Black
abuse, drama, fiction, ghosts, haunting, medium, spirits
this is the first of Hilary Mantel's books that I've read, and I just *loved* it. The use of language is superb, and the way that Alison's memories of her appalling childhood build up over time is beautifully dealt with.
I wish that Colette had been a more rounded character - I found her very unidimensional (is that a word?), and her actions at the end were quite unbelievable.
I understand that many people think that this is one of Mantel's less good books; in that case, I'm very much looking forward to reading some of her others.
