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Blind Woman's Buff by Reinhard Tenberg Hannah Tring, a journalist and foreign war correspondent in her late twenties, loses her sight in a terrible accident. Fiercely independent, she does not cope well with her trauma and struggles to adapt to the life-changing situation. At home, her relationship comes under increasing pressure as she loathes having to rely, like a child, on fiancé Robert. Hannah is horrified to discover, while awaiting the result of her eye operation, not only that her sister, Jen, has taken over her job, but that Rob is having an affair. Will she ever be able to see the world again? |
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Other books by Reinhard Tenberg... Poetry Soup -Illustrated by John Tordoff My Parent's Darkroom Taking Time out |
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Reviews of Blind Woman's Buff Lindy Reddihough - 5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down. A fast-paced, unsentimental read, exploring the complexity and frailty of human relationships, and the impact of sudden disability on the heroine, Hannah, a reporter in a war zone, whose future becomes uncertain and terrifying in many ways. The author expertly guides the reader into world of blindness through vivid descriptions. A really enjoyable read with a twist. I would definitely recommended this book. One person found this helpful James Frank - 5.0 out of 5 stars - Insight and Compassion Blind Woman’s Bluff is a lively read that engages through its facets of traumatic injury, sibling rivalry, personal jeopardy and love. At its heart is the challenge of coping with sudden blindness, the vulnerabilities that ensue and the highs and lows of possible treatments. Reinhard deals with this with real insight and compassion through the way he presents Hannah, the victim of a suicide bomber. The strains this puts on her personal and professional lives run through the novel. The title’s play on the childhood game takes on a particular meaning as the story unfolds; and is a reminder of how we too often take the gift of sight for granted. BRH< Colin Knight - 5.0 out of 5 stars - Gripping Read Blind woman’s buff is a great read about a journalist who loses her eyesight when reporting in a war zone. I really enjoyed the book and the gripping narrative kept the pages easily turning. I particularly enjoyed the vivid descriptions of the settings, enabling reader (like the protagonist) to picture the scenery despite not seeing it with their own eyes. I highly recommend giving ‘blind woman’s buff’ a read! Blind woman’s buff is a great read about a journalist who loses her eyesight when reporting in a war zone. I really enjoyed the book and the gripping narrative kept the pages easily turning. I particularly enjoyed the vivid descriptions of the settings, enabling reader (like the protagonist) to picture the scenery despite not seeing it with their own eyes. I highly recommend giving ‘blind woman’s buff’ a read! |