Train of Thought Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I'm wondering if anyone can recommend some family situation type novels. For instance, I love and have read most of the books by Anne Tyler. I want some books that deal with internal family relationships and addresses the faults/strengths of each member of the family. I rather read a contemporary well written adult fiction book that doesn't have too much outside romantic forces (I.e. girlfriend/boyfriend) unless it's tied in well. Thanks for the suggestions Quote
Chrissy Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Linda Gillard's 'A Lifetime Burning'.A compelling read. Anthony Burgess' 'Earthly Powers'. A book I would mark as probably one of my favourites, but it may be a bit too epic / vast for what you are seeking. Quote
Inver Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 The Shell Seekers ~ Rosamunde Pilcher is quite good. Quote
Kidsmum Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 A Suitable Boy Vikram Seth although it does have a romantic element to it I really enjoyed it Quote
Train of Thought Posted October 12, 2010 Author Posted October 12, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions! Could I get maybe 1-2 more books? Some of the ones listed I couldn't find on my local library online catalog and my university also doesn't have them. Thanks Quote
Linda Gillard Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 Try the Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard. There are 4 books and the first is THE LIGHT YEARS. (Strictly speaking they are not contemporary as they are set in WWII and were written in the 80s/90s. But highly recommended. She writes wonderfully about children. Other suggestions: Maile Meloy's LIARS AND SAINTS THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE by Susan Howatch (covers several generations) SOMEONE AT A DISTANCE by Dorothy Whipple (1953) BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MUSEUM by Kate Atkinson TALKING TO THE DEAD by Helen Dunmore THE BLACKWATER LIGHTSHIP by Colm Toibin Quote
mtjm Posted October 22, 2010 Posted October 22, 2010 The Restoration Novels by Terri Blackstock I believe they are... The LAST LIGHT, The LOST LIGHT The TRUE LIGHT And DAWNS LIGHT... All about a family, when the power goes out all around the world... Doesnt sound great, but once you read them you will love them. Quote
Bookster Posted October 23, 2010 Posted October 23, 2010 I'm an Anne Tyler fan as well, I was hooked after reading "Saint Maybe" a long time ago. Quote
Ravenwood Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 Notes from an Exhibition by Patrick Gale A wonderful book - flits back & forth through time, different chapters from the perspective of the different family members of a renowned but mentally unstable artist... possibly sounds a bit grim, but I found it strangely uplifting Quote
silverfaerychild Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 Thr3e by Ted Dekker Its a psychological / thriller with a disfunctal family and their nephew having personality disorder. Great book Quote
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