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When I was a third of the way through I wanted to give this book two stars. The writing was so clever and the many literary and cultural allusions so enlightening and engaging but the plot was so slow. I pretty much knew there had to be a twist but I think I needed to be slightly more entertained while I waited for it.
By the time I was welcomed into the idea that Winnie was indeed Wendy and that we were finally entering into the real meat of the story I became voracious and had to make myself read every word so as not to miss out on any clues or pretty scenery. The theme of being lost to yourself, not knowing or caring where you end up next is a familiar one and I love the way this book explored it. By the time i finished, I wanted to give it four stars but I just can't QUITE forget that beginning. Three stars we stay. But still. Quite good.
By the time I was welcomed into the idea that Winnie was indeed Wendy and that we were finally entering into the real meat of the story I became voracious and had to make myself read every word so as not to miss out on any clues or pretty scenery. The theme of being lost to yourself, not knowing or caring where you end up next is a familiar one and I love the way this book explored it. By the time i finished, I wanted to give it four stars but I just can't QUITE forget that beginning. Three stars we stay. But still. Quite good.