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A review by hamilgrom
The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
3.0
This is my first time reading Sarah Waters and despite feeling somewhat cold toward this novel I'm still interested in reading some of her other works.
To me, this novel was a well-written character study. Frances is a dynamic character and the book provides engaging insights into human life through her character.
Where the novel lost me was the plot, or lack thereof. 500+ pages and so little happens, so much is repeated and not a lot of it is terribly interesting or even consequential to the characters in the book.
I do not regret reading the book but I would hesitate before recommending it to a friend.
To me, this novel was a well-written character study. Frances is a dynamic character and the book provides engaging insights into human life through her character.
Where the novel lost me was the plot, or lack thereof. 500+ pages and so little happens, so much is repeated and not a lot of it is terribly interesting or even consequential to the characters in the book.
I do not regret reading the book but I would hesitate before recommending it to a friend.