SuitabookMy Henry
Judith Kerr
- Reading
- Read it when there is time to pause afterwards. Notice how the adventurous images differ from the couple’s ordinary memories, and let the reader decide what feels hopeful.
- Themes
- Living with absence: Henry’s wife imagines taking trips with him even though he is no longer around, then reflects on their shared everyday life. The book leaves its stance open to more than one reading.
- The value of ordinary life: Even the most magical outings are described as unable to compare with the couple’s past everyday life together. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The book’s emotional centre is loss within a marriage. Consider whether its fantastical tone feels comforting or difficult, especially if bereavement is currently close to home.