The Very Thought of You (novel)
The Very Thought of You is a 2009 novel by film producer Rosie Alison. Set on the brink of World War II, the novel centres on eight-year-old Anna Sands, a child relocated to a Yorkshire estate. She is quickly drawn into the lives of the couple who have set up their estate as a school.
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| Author | Rosie Alison |
|---|---|
| Country | Great Britain |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Alma Books[1] |
Published in English | June 18, 2009 |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 350 |
| ISBN | 1-84688-086-6 |
Reception
The Guardian found The Very Thought of You "enjoyable enough" although" its presence on the (Orange) longlist is perplexing."[2] The Telegraph called it "elegantly constructed" and "a pleasant, competent book"[3]
It was nominated for the 2010 Orange Prize for Fiction.
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References
- "Alma thinks lead title". The Bookseller. 2008-11-07.
- Barr, Nicola (20 April 2010). "The Very Thought of You by Rosie Alison". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- Shilling, Jane (18 March 2010). "The Very Thought of You by Rosie Alison: review". The Telegraphy. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
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