The Seattle Times book reviewers Robert Allen Papinchak and Mary Ann Gwinn name the best books of 2009. All hail the printed word!
"The Man in the Wooden Hat" by
Jane Gardam (Europa Editions). Gardam's new novel is the perfect companion to her previous book,
"Old Filth." This time, Gardam presents the story of Sir Edward Feathers from the point of view of his wife, Betty, revealing significant facts about their relationship, their marriage and the secrets that were only hinted at in "Old Filth." Readers can start with the second book, but it might be more rewarding to read them in the order of publication.
The Washington Post's Jonathan Yardley chooses The Man in the Wooden Hat as one of the Best Books of 2009.
The Man in the Wooden Hat continues the story of the marriage of Edward and Betty Feathers, which Gardam began three years ago in "Old Filth"; that one was from the husband's viewpoint, this one is from the wife's, and both are surprising and wise, especially on the subject of marriage itself.
And, lastly, Publishers Weekly named Man in the Wooden Hat one of the
best books of 2009 back in November.
