Shy Creatures confirms Clare Chambers as a talented writer, reminiscent of Barbara Pym and Elizabeth Taylor, weaving an intricately observed narrative within mid-century English suburbia.
Helen Hansford's life as an art therapist unfolds between romantic highs and the struggles of her affair with an anti-establishment psychiatrist amidst changing psychiatric practices.
The novel explores the deepening connection between Helen and her patient, a mute recluse, as she embarks on a quest to uncover his mysterious past.
Chambers' writing in Shy Creatures echoes the quirkiness and observational brilliance of her previous work, while retaining a unique perspective on the complexities of human relationships.
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