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The Master
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Colm Tóibín is a genius. In this novel, he explores the life and work of Henry James, spanning the period from 1895 to 1900. His characterization of James is so subtle and - dare I say? nuanced - that I was forced to keep on reading. Even though I don't particularly like Henry James or his work, by the time I finished this book, I was motivated to rethink my dislike.
If you're a James fan, this is probably a five-star book for you. For the rest of us, it's somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. It definitely reinforces my belief that almost anything Tóibín writes is worth adding to one's reading list.
If you're a James fan, this is probably a five-star book for you. For the rest of us, it's somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. It definitely reinforces my belief that almost anything Tóibín writes is worth adding to one's reading list.
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July 3, 2007
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June 6, 2009
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Jun 06, 2009 06:55PM
And yet you gave it three stars?!
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I have this - I have been meaning to read it all year. I have been distracted and think I will continue to be, unfortunately - but I think I really ought to read it.
I hate Henry James but I gave this book 5 stars.
Yes. I think I have to upgrade my rating to four stars.
Rambling Reader wrote: "Oiishi!"You have learnt well young paduwan. *WINK!*
*giggling* delicately with my hand demurely over my mouth.
I... still haven't read any Henry James.
Choupette, you're not missing anything. Miss James was one constipated bitch.
But I loved The Master, so I figure if it's pastiche, I might actually like the man (woman?) himself.
Well, I tried to read several of his novels but I simply couldn't finish any of them.
