Reviews

Heligoland by Shena Mackay

calabrag's review

2.0

I read this because it was a recommendation for "Moving" in "751 Books to Cure What Ails You." I understand that they prescribed this book because of the way it deals with finding a sense of belonging, but it didn't connect with the feelings I'm having about my upcoming move (which have more to do with anxiety over chaos and logistics).

caterinaanna's review

3.0

An outsider becomes part of a group and only realises she is part of it when the stability of the physically crumbling community is threatened. It is prettily written, with some interesting reflections on various sorts of middle-aged-and-above angst (loneliness, self-deprecation, low self-esteem and reduced confidence). I enjoyed the process of reading it more than having read it.