tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959197382209116626.post7804254464265279256..comments2024-03-20T11:27:20.782-07:00Comments on Passengers in Time : Six Apples a Day - RC Sherriff's 'Greengates' and the Cataclysm of RetirementTony Gillamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13687475010500909344noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959197382209116626.post-48804359385863794062016-02-10T05:30:31.630-08:002016-02-10T05:30:31.630-08:00Hi Phil,
I look forward to reading 'A Fortnigh...Hi Phil,<br />I look forward to reading 'A Fortnight in September' sometime. And I can reassure you that 'Greengates' is not depressing. Whimsical, well-observed and entertaining; not at all as downbeat as you might imagine.<br />Best regards,<br />TonyTony Gillamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13687475010500909344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959197382209116626.post-35632565425527298212016-02-10T05:27:34.510-08:002016-02-10T05:27:34.510-08:00Hi Felicity,
I love your phrase 'marooned ret...Hi Felicity, <br />I love your phrase 'marooned retirement'!<br />Best regards,<br />TonyTony Gillamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13687475010500909344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959197382209116626.post-83583441461234896002016-02-08T03:50:24.836-08:002016-02-08T03:50:24.836-08:00Thanks Tone. Once again, a thought-provoking revie...Thanks Tone. Once again, a thought-provoking review of what sounds like a quietly fascinating novel, the sort of book for which Persephone is now known and admired. Must read it myself sometime, having thoroughly enjoyed two other Sherriff novels published by Persephone. On the other hand, this one does sound perhaps a little too depressing ....Phil Gillamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795056751624592215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5959197382209116626.post-42418243546883220752016-02-07T10:51:49.836-08:002016-02-07T10:51:49.836-08:00What an interesting writer Greengates sounds. The ...What an interesting writer Greengates sounds. The image of a marooned retirement is such an interesting one. There are so many really old people like that now, living their lives now in moments from the past.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701595610663525788noreply@blogger.com