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A review by pattydsf
God on the Rocks by Jane Gardam
3.0
It has been four years since I read a book by Jane Gardam. When I read The Queen of the Tambourine, I wrote in my review, “I don't think I will fully appreciate and understand this novel until I have read some other books by Gardam.” Well, I have now read another book by Gardam and I am still not sure what she is trying to say.
This book seemed especially British. By that I mean that much of the story could only take place in Great Britain. The language, the expectations of the characters, the setting all seem to be particular to the British world. My viewpoint is probably skewed by the fact that I am American, but I have read a lot of British works.
For whatever reason, I am as confused by this novel as I was by the first book I read by Gardam. Apparently, her work, Old Filth is her most acclaimed story. I can’t decide if I will try to find this book or just let Ms Gardam rest in piece. Her writing is wonderful, her people intriguing and weird, but is she worth reading again?
This book seemed especially British. By that I mean that much of the story could only take place in Great Britain. The language, the expectations of the characters, the setting all seem to be particular to the British world. My viewpoint is probably skewed by the fact that I am American, but I have read a lot of British works.
For whatever reason, I am as confused by this novel as I was by the first book I read by Gardam. Apparently, her work, Old Filth is her most acclaimed story. I can’t decide if I will try to find this book or just let Ms Gardam rest in piece. Her writing is wonderful, her people intriguing and weird, but is she worth reading again?