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booksandpeace's review against another edition
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jakobb's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
leahsug's review against another edition
4.0
the writing is gorgeous but it was frustrating in some ways too (very slow moving and depressing)
claire_fuller_writer's review against another edition
4.0
I bought this because a couple of reviews of my third novel, Bitter Orange, said this followed a similar story, and I was intrigued. It is about a lonely woman called Frances (!) who becomes entranced by a glamorous couple who play with her for a while before discarding her. So it does share that similarity but is much more introspective and contemplative. I've only just started reading Brookner, and this wasn't one of my favourites (I much prefer Hotel du Lac, and Family and Friends), but it does still have of course Brookner's wonderful writing. I just would have preferred a bit more to happen.
Probably 3.5 stars.
Probably 3.5 stars.
maryw's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
roxy_boettcher's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
dmelliott's review against another edition
4.0
Fully realized first-person narrative of a writer-to-be who consciously decides to be a detached observer, for self-protection.