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A review by themodvictorian
Ann Veronica by H.G. Wells
2.0
In many ways, a wonderful little book with a lot to offer. It would make for a fantastic group discussion. I found myself highlighting and writing notes often. I thought there was a lot of truth in the sentiments toward the beginning of the novel, but it all sort of fell apart for me about midway.
And I couldn’t help but feel that there was something…missing. I can’t quite put my finger on it. I almost felt, at times that the events unfolding were being told *at* me rather than me, as a reader, understanding them myself. I felt as the characters, though certainly not wooden, were not quite three-dimensional. Nothing ever truly “came alive” for me, and I found myself a bit puzzled at Wells’ intentions toward the end.
In truth, I quite simply do not agree with Wells’ worldview, and the way in which his odd morals pervaded the story so profusely really turned me off to it. So, in the end, while an extremely interesting work, it doesn’t really end up quite the feminist undertaking it’s advertised to be.
And I couldn’t help but feel that there was something…missing. I can’t quite put my finger on it. I almost felt, at times that the events unfolding were being told *at* me rather than me, as a reader, understanding them myself. I felt as the characters, though certainly not wooden, were not quite three-dimensional. Nothing ever truly “came alive” for me, and I found myself a bit puzzled at Wells’ intentions toward the end.
In truth, I quite simply do not agree with Wells’ worldview, and the way in which his odd morals pervaded the story so profusely really turned me off to it. So, in the end, while an extremely interesting work, it doesn’t really end up quite the feminist undertaking it’s advertised to be.