11 June 2025
I am continuing to work my way through the novels of Ann Patchett and really enjoyed her 2016 book 'Commonwealth'. Like 'Run' (reviewed here in June 2024), 'Tom Lake' (reviewed here in October 2024) and 'The Dutch House' (reviewed here in January 2025), 'Commonwealth' is a cleverly constructed family saga, which jumps forward and backwards in time to build the story of a blended family of six siblings and step-siblings who spend their childhood summers together in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It's a beautifully written examination of the complexities of what happens within families, and whose stories they are to tell. From the first page you feel you are in safe hands with Ann Patchett.
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