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A review by sandman_1961
She by H. Rider Haggard
3.0
I’d seen the film of this (with Ursula Andress) many years ago and wondered what the book would be like. I’ve also come across H R Haggard’s characters in other works (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen).
Sorry to say that the book didn’t fulfil my expectations. The basic plot was good, but there were too many monologues that didn’t come really add much to the tale.
The climax of the story was over in a couple of pages; not a good pay-off for the effort put in getting to that part!
The character of She (Ayesha) was well considered, her longevity giving her a different frame of reference, attitude and moral values to others not so fortunate to live so long.
It’ll be a while before I read another HRH book...unless someone can convince me that the story isn’t as padded and the quality of the writing is better.
Sorry to say that the book didn’t fulfil my expectations. The basic plot was good, but there were too many monologues that didn’t come really add much to the tale.
The climax of the story was over in a couple of pages; not a good pay-off for the effort put in getting to that part!
The character of She (Ayesha) was well considered, her longevity giving her a different frame of reference, attitude and moral values to others not so fortunate to live so long.
It’ll be a while before I read another HRH book...unless someone can convince me that the story isn’t as padded and the quality of the writing is better.