Penelope Lively

1 summaryLiterary Fiction, Relationships

Penelope Lively is a British author known for her works of fiction that often explore themes of memory and the passage of time. One of her notable books is "How It All Began," which delves into the interconnected lives of its characters following a chance encounter. Lively has received several literary awards, including the Booker Prize in 1987 for her novel "Moon Tiger."

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Books by Penelope Lively

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How It All Began
Penelope Lively
3.5 (8k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A single mugging ripples through the lives of seemingly disparate Londoners, unraveling marriages, sparking illicit affairs, and forging unexpected connections in a domino effect of human entanglements.