Sisters drowned, misdiagnosed with schizophrenia.February 13, 2002 22 out of 26 found this review helpful
Volume two of Janet Frame's amazing biography is absolutely stunning. This portion has been singled out for special recognition because of the film version of the same name directed by Jane Campion. Volumes one and two are no less worthy of praise however. All three books are filled with breathtaking revelations of a life filled with tortured and harrowing experiences. It is a confirmation of the human spirit that someone who has been through so much to despair at should come through it able to reveal her story in such a lyrically poetic way. A truly stunning collection of work. Though these works Frame has surely become the Antipode's foremost confessor. A remarkable achievement.
I have visited New Zealand on several occasions and the book's descriptions of the country are absolutely accurate and evoke the sense of the landscape and people in such a detailed way that I feel as if I am still there when I read a passage. This is a testament to Frame's descriptive power which is completely mesmeric. If you haven't already read any Frame, this is a good place to start although the obvious choice would be to start at the beginning. I feel confident that having read one you will want to read more so why not buy all three? I did.
