Spiderweb by Penelope Lively

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Spiderweb by Penelope Lively is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that intricately weaves together profound themes of memory, identity, and the inexorable passage of time. The story elegantly unfolds through the perspective of a young woman who uncovers deeply hidden truths within her family history, gradually revealing how past events continue to exert a quiet but powerful influence on the present. Lively’s graceful and evocative prose, combined with her keen psychological insight, creates a richly textured and immersive narrative that thoughtfully invites readers to reflect on the complexity and fragility of human relationships, as well as the subtle, often unnoticed ways in which the past can ensnare and shape the present—much like the delicate yet unyielding strands of a spiderweb caught in the light.

Spiderweb by Penelope Lively is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that intricately weaves together profound themes of memory, identity, and the inexorable passage of time. The story elegantly unfolds through the perspective of a young woman who uncovers deeply hidden truths within her family history, gradually revealing how past events continue to exert a quiet but powerful influence on the present. Lively’s graceful and evocative prose, combined with her keen psychological insight, creates a richly textured and immersive narrative that thoughtfully invites readers to reflect on the complexity and fragility of human relationships, as well as the subtle, often unnoticed ways in which the past can ensnare and shape the present—much like the delicate yet unyielding strands of a spiderweb caught in the light.

HarperCollins, New York, 1999 first US edition. Small sticker/gum mark on inside page and some slight shelf wear, otherwise in near perfect condition