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Book Review: The Photographer's Wife by Nick Alexander

11/7/2016

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The Photographer's Wife by Nick Alexander follows the life of Barbara, a child of The Blitz and the wife of one of Britain's most famous photographers. Barbara's life story is juxtaposed with the present day struggles of her Daughter, Sophie, a photographer herself who is trying to propel her own career by organising a retrospective of her Father's work.

But as Sophie uncovers dusty images from the attic she slowly unravels family secrets, hidden by denial, fear and time to reveal a very different portrait of her family.
I have read a few Nick Alexander books and whilst I have enjoyed them all this is by far my favourite.

​The story is set up brilliantly with excellent historical detail, really building a picture of Barbara's childhood which has so much baring on the decisions she makes as an adult. The underlying confusion Sophie feels is expressed perfectly, and whilst I can't say I particularly liked her much, I felt I understood her and where she was coming from. The storyline is layered, peeling away as Sophie moves closer to the exhibition day, teasing you with suspicions until finally the secrets pushed to the farthest reaches of memory are laid bare.

​I was left feeling thoroughly satisfied, a very rare emotional when reading a book these days as so often great books are let down by weak endings. But this was an exception. A fantastic read from start to finish. I highly recommend and at the bargain price of £1.99 for the Kindle edition it is simply a must read.

​5/5

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5 Comments
Catherine @ Story Snug link
11/7/2016 11:38:24 am

I've never heard of Nick Alexander but I'm interested in reading the book now I've read your review :)

#readwithme

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Kate link
11/7/2016 12:06:54 pm

This sounds like a really interesting read. Pleased it had a good ending :) #readwithme

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Chantelle Hazelden link
11/7/2016 12:08:41 pm

I love a book that can pull at my emotions, this is utterly intriguing. Thanks for sharing with #ReadWithMe

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Sarah MumofThree World link
11/7/2016 01:27:52 pm

I haven't heard of the book or the author before, but this sounds like just the sort of book I like. I also really like books that are set in wartime or have a link to it in some way.

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Heledd @ YummyBlogger link
19/7/2016 09:36:10 am

The cover would reel me in and it sounds like my kind of book, glad you enjoyed it! #TriedTested

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