Description
Remember Me by Fay Weldon is a compelling literary fiction novel that delves into the complex dynamics of family, love, and revenge. The story centres on Madeleine, the ex-wife of Jarvis, an architect who has rebuilt his life with a new wife, Lily, and their baby. Madeleine’s dark and vengeful spirit looms large, as she seeks to be remembered and disrupt the fragile peace Jarvis has established. Meanwhile, their daughter Hilary grapples with the emotional fallout, caught in the middle of her mother’s relentless crusade.
Weldon’s novel explores themes of memory, resentment, and the hidden ties that bind families together, all told with her signature wit and sharp social insight. The narrative is both disturbing and original, peeling back the layers of everyday relationships to reveal raw human truths. While Remember Me is a standalone book, it resonates deeply with readers who appreciate nuanced character studies and psychological drama. Praised for its precise and compassionate prose, it was lauded by the Sunday Times for being “murderously funny” yet ultimately optimistic.
