The Cuckoo’s Parting Cry
The Cuckoo’s Parting Cry by Anthea Halliwell, published by Black Swan in 1998, is a historical fiction novel that spans 303 pages. Set in the 1930s, the story follows Fidgie, an eight-year-old girl who navigates her summer holiday with her friend Chaz by the sea, providing an escape from her complicated family dynamics, including her edgy mother and older sister, Cly, while her father is away.
Readers will find that the narrative unfolds through Fidgie’s perspective, revealing the complexities of her family and neighbors as they become embroiled in themes of adultery and darker secrets. The engaging and lively narration captures the innocence of childhood against a backdrop of adult troubles, leading to a conclusion that is both tragic and inevitable. This edition offers a glimpse into the historical context of the era, enriching the reader’s understanding of the characters’ experiences.
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For Fidgie, growing up in the 1930s, the school holiday stretched ahead. With her friend Chaz as companion for idyllic summer days by the sea, she was able to escape her edgy mother and her older sister, Cly. Her father, mercifully, was away from home… Through Fidgie’s eyes the events in August unfold: her family and neighbours become involved in adultery and other, darker, misdemeanours. The eight-year-old is an engaging and lively narrator; swept along in her compelling tale. Its conclusion is both tragic and inevitable.
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