hate to be contrary (no I don't) but I read them both and can't really see it beyond a broad theme... (& certainly no comparison in terms of quality)

I loved The Long Take by Robin Robertson.

Lovely to be plunged back into the atmosphere of this extraordinary book with your review, Radz - my top read of last year.

💚 (Wee print I made a few years back in response to that first line)

Gah now regretting this all the more...
bsky.app/profile/elus...

but still making it to london to see the Neph... 🖤

😍

I am already enchanted. Especially with the recurrence of the linden tree, as I have spent the last couple of days working up one...

(I am having to hide the cover from my parents, as there would be questions!)