A Dutch woman gave an Irish woman a book and the Irish woman gave the book to a Norwegian man. The Norwegian man read the book, a novel, and this is his report.
Tom, the protagonist of the book, is an eighty-five year old widower living alone. He's still in the house where he's lived for many years. His son and daughter are trying to get him to move into an undefined senior facility which he resists. Since his wife's death he's been thinking much about his WW II, girlfriend. Their relationship came to an abrupt, unhappy end. In search of her, and to ditch his children, he flees. Thereby hangs a tale. He does stay in touch with a granddaughter which provides the plot with another voice.
This is a well written book with well developed characters. It's an interesting premise that allows for a novel's surprises and reflections. As is true with all good novels, insights about people and relationships abound. Tom is very introspective which adds depth and interest to the tale.
Oh, what's the book you ask? Old Heart, by Peter Ferry. Apparently it has been made into a movie. I'm glad I read it...thanks MJV!
Takk for alt,
Al
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