The captain couldn't be from Connecticut (oh dear, ruined). One harsh critic tells us Ireland was neutral in WWII--what a blunder. Der ... Northern Ireland. And Rose's awful bulging eyes. She WAS feeling terror and horror at what was being irresistibly awakened within her. I thought the battle between her conflicting duty, loyalty and sacrifice--of obviously many years--and her latent awakened yearning, was well conveyed and balanced. I just liked it, the period atmosphere was caught perfectly, the kids are fun, the natives' (attitude) deplorable.
Review of My Mother and Other Strangers
