Set across decades and generations of the same family, Nine Days tells the story of nine different days, one for each character. Some of the stories overlap, others are quite separate - but each links the character to a common thread, the Westaway family home in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond.
Spot on in it's sense of time and place, Nine Days swtiches seamlessly between a wide range of different characters both male and female, aged from teenage to elderly. I found the different POV easy to follow and enjoyed getting to know each character and their moment in time. My only criticism would be that just as I was getting involved in some of the stories they finished, leaving me hungry for more.
I loved the historical aspect of this story and how a place can achor a family, even though some members may move away or die. I also enjoyed the journey of Richmond and Melbourne and how it has changed so much over time, but retained it's unique character and history as well.
Easy to read and just as easy to lose yourself in, Nine Days is a great read, exploring the gammut of human emotions from joy to grief to hardship and determination and reminding us how the bonds of family and home will always be a part of life's journey.
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