The Longing
By Jane Asher
3/5
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A compulsive and topical psychological thriller and a contemporary story of obsession, in which a happily married, educated, middle-class woman is driven to snatch a stranger’s baby from its pram.
All she wanted was a baby. Was that so much to ask? A baby to nourish in her body, to give birth with pain and pleasure, to adore. A baby to suckle and care for, to clean and cuddle and comfort. A baby to make her whole and complete. But her womb was empty and its emptiness filled her days and her nights, invaded her dreams, determined every waking thought. A baby. All she wanted was a baby…
Jane Asher
Celebrated British actress of stage and small screen, Jane Asher is also widely known for her decorated cakes business (she is also consultant for Sainsbury’s cakes) and her extensive involvement in charity work and journalism. She is a well loved and well respected household name.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I really liked the idea of this storyline and, indeed it was intriguing (and heartbreaking when thinking of the real-life scenarios couples go through to concieve). Michael and Harriet are not really happy together when they embark on IVF treatment and Harriet has a difficult relationship both with her mother and even her best friend. It is not, therefore, the best foundation to start with. However couples do get lulled into a sense that everything would be okay if only they could have a baby and so I didn't find their going ahead with the procedure unrealistic. However as things go from bad to much worse I had the feeling that the reactions of some of the characters, Harriets mother in particular, were not true to themselves. This very straightlaced, insistent woman did not demand to see her daughter when the chips were down.The plot was quite intricate but, for me, I think this whole story would have worked much better if the author had played it chronolgically. I could see that by introducing the tension early she let the reader in on awful events further down the line but, in this case, a slow build up as Harriet's mental health deteriorated, might have been a better plan.