The Hand that First Held Mine - Maggie O'Farrell

The Hand That First Held Mine - Maggie O'Farrell (2010)

So this one is the story of two stories, that eventually intertwine together.  Lexie Sinclair, who in the sixties has finished her university studies, and is waiting in rural Devon for her life to start.  When a stranger ends up inviting her to London, she finds a new life starting.  Meanwhile in modern London we meet Ulina, who after a traumatic birth experience, is struggling to be a mother, wife and artist.

I enjoyed the sixties stories much better than the modern one, it seemed more believable and the characters more real, and the appeal was maybe because it was a familiar tale of young country girl heading to the big city.

3/5 - ok, but not memorable.