Life After Life

If you are interested in this book don't read the major reviews because they all give away important points about Life after Life.

Kate Atkinson breaks the rules of writing in this novel about a woman, Ursula Todd, who lives her life over and over again, each time improving on the one before. Each time we make our way through Ursula's story we see her supporting characters from a different perspective, with different motives and different lives.

It takes about 100 pages to get the hang of Atkinson's structure but then you easily settle into the pattern and enjoy the ride.

Imagine a writer of beautiful prose who is frustrated with having to select one good storyline for her novel and then not having too. Kate Atkinson's gets to apply her beautiful prose to many possible outcomes. Along the way you will be wrapped in the rich history of England between 1910 and 1967. Enjoy!