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I had to crash through this novel in just 3 days, as I'd forgotten to read it for my reading group.
Fortunately I found it quite absorbing, despite the generally unlikeable characters. Nelson's writing is artful, drawing the historic threads of the tale out gradually and teasingly - making for a compelling read.
I found Cressida infuriatingly passive in so many aspects of her life, so the one or two times that she does take ownership of a situation are a bit surprising. I also struggled to accept the premise of the story - that she would be likely to remain passionate, burning with an adolescent desire, and devoted to such a selfish man who gives so little, for so many years.
My reading group meets tonight and I think this novel will give us plenty to discuss.
Fortunately I found it quite absorbing, despite the generally unlikeable characters. Nelson's writing is artful, drawing the historic threads of the tale out gradually and teasingly - making for a compelling read.
I found Cressida infuriatingly passive in so many aspects of her life, so the one or two times that she does take ownership of a situation are a bit surprising. I also struggled to accept the premise of the story - that she would be likely to remain passionate, burning with an adolescent desire, and devoted to such a selfish man who gives so little, for so many years.
My reading group meets tonight and I think this novel will give us plenty to discuss.