Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-07
• Binding: Paperback
• 374 pages

Armistead Maupin
`I was completely enthralled by "Notes from an Exhibition." Patrick's Gale's prose grows ever more acrobatic and heartstopping, though somehow he never seems to be showing off. And few writers have grasped the twisted dynamics of family the way Gale has. There's really no one he can't inhabit, understand and forgive.' Armistead Maupin

Guardian
`This is an uplifting, immensely empathetic novel, and Gale's prose, as ever is as clear and bright as the Cornish light.'

Sunday Times
'It has the kind of quietly radiant intelligence, craft and integrity that bypasses superficial questions of originality. A novel with a variety and freshness that is all the more powerful and surprising for being discovering in such a circumscribed and very English milieu.' Adam Lively,

Customer Reviews

disappointing
Very disappointed with this book which was recommended by Uncle Richard and Auntie Judy. I rushed out to buy it to take on holiday and started reading it, enthusiastically reading each page with vigour. Admittedly, Patrick Gayle's use of language describes Rachel, her family and relationships beautifully. Having a professional background in Mental Health Nursing, it was reassuring to see that Mr Gayle has researched the subject of Bipolar Affect Disorder with accuracy, sympathy and above all empathy, in what is a seriously debilitating condition, for the individual and their families. However, I found the ending of the book to be a major anti-climax and found myself looking for more answers than I had found. Maybe I've been unlucky, but I have to say I can't see me reading another of Patrick Gayle's books based upon my experience of Notes From an Exhibition.

An absolute gem
This book is beautifully written. Its an absolute joy and is without doubt worth its 5 stars.

Disappointing
Patrick Gale writes well and I enjoyed the insights into life as a quaker. I also liked many of the descriptions of interactions between the characters but on the whole I found the book boring and disappointing.