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A review by gjmaupin
Arthur & George by Julian Barnes
4.0
DO NOT read the bookflap or a back-cover blurb. They seem to revel in giving away information that is more enjoyable is it is revealed to you through the story. Turn of the century England, based on a true crime, but the book is literary instead of lurid. If that sounds up your alley, just start it without the info-blowing "trailer."
I realize afterwards that this follows the same template (albeit fictionalized) of "The Beautiful Cigar Girl," which I read a couple of months ago. Except this one (fictionalized) was less dry. The connections were clearer, and I really enjoyed the leaps the author was able to take, especially with George.
Quite good.
I realize afterwards that this follows the same template (albeit fictionalized) of "The Beautiful Cigar Girl," which I read a couple of months ago. Except this one (fictionalized) was less dry. The connections were clearer, and I really enjoyed the leaps the author was able to take, especially with George.
Quite good.