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The French Lieutenant’s Woman is one of the most brilliantly layered novels I’ve read so far. I had wanted to read this book ever since I first heard its name—and I must say, every minute was worth it.
I enjoyed the unique narration style—Fowles often breaks the fourth wall (which I personally love; I like it when a writer says something and then decides to explain it with humour). He inserts himself as a commentator, creating a playful yet thought-provoking interaction between author, reader, and text.
The novel’s critique of Victorian England is sharp and insightful, exposing the era’s moral rigidity, class hypocrisy, and gender constraints. Fowles’s wit shines throughout; his subtle, often ironic humour adds levity to serious themes and deepens the novel’s intellectual richness. It’s a masterful work that challenges conventions—both literary and societal.
This is definitely a must-read classic—the kind of classic that’s accessible and informative about its era. That said, I must admit that up to chapters 7 or 8, I was a bit bored; but once I grasped its pace, it became truly engaging.
I enjoyed the unique narration style—Fowles often breaks the fourth wall (which I personally love; I like it when a writer says something and then decides to explain it with humour). He inserts himself as a commentator, creating a playful yet thought-provoking interaction between author, reader, and text.
The novel’s critique of Victorian England is sharp and insightful, exposing the era’s moral rigidity, class hypocrisy, and gender constraints. Fowles’s wit shines throughout; his subtle, often ironic humour adds levity to serious themes and deepens the novel’s intellectual richness. It’s a masterful work that challenges conventions—both literary and societal.
This is definitely a must-read classic—the kind of classic that’s accessible and informative about its era. That said, I must admit that up to chapters 7 or 8, I was a bit bored; but once I grasped its pace, it became truly engaging.