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The Slaves of Solitude

by Patrick Hamilton
This tale of life in a wartime boarding house strikes the perfect balance between poignancy and dark hilarity, says one reviewer. What will we make of it?
The Slaves of Solitude
by Patrick Hamilton
My review:

This tale of life in a wartime boarding house strikes the perfect balance between poignancy and dark hilarity, says one reviewer. What will we make of it?

Read by Woodbridge Book Group on 26th June 2023

While there were moments of wry humour, it was generally agreed, this novel presented a bleak picture of life in a boarding house during the war. Some felt the book too dated to be enjoyable, others appreciated the style of writing, characters who at times seemed as caricatures, and the sense of hope.