Mark Haddon is the author of the great novel called The Curious Of The Dog In The Night-Time. I loved that book. He also wrote The Red House which I just finished reading and I liked that one too. This book takes place in current time. Two semi-estranged siblings get together for a week at a house in the countryside. The older brother, Richard, a wealthy doctor invites his sister, Angela. Richard is newly married and has a step-daughter. Angela has her husband and her three children. The story is told by all eight characters. We learn about grudges, resentments, hopes and problems. Plus we learn about the red house and who cooks what for dinner each night. After reading this delightful book I felt like I had been on vacation in the red house too.
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