

Byatt incorporates multiple types of documents to create a dual timeline of love and secrets. It‘s a very detailed read, and I think at some point I will have to reread this to fully intake the multiple layers. The ending is spellbinding, a perfect conclusion to a story rich in interweaving details. So glad I finally read this! #ByattBuddyRead #192025 #1990. #52BookClub24 #NominatedForTheBookerPrize

Deblovestoread Great review! And I agree a reread would give me even more of the story.💜 7mo
Librarybelle Thanks, @Deblovestoread ! 7mo
julieclair Ooohhh!!! Stacked! Great review. 7mo
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Librarybelle Thanks, @julieclair ! 7mo
kspenmoll I am almost finished! It‘s been in my shelf for years & I doubt I would get to it without this buddy read. Love your review! 7mo
Graywacke Glad you enjoyed (and are ready to read it again!) 7mo
Librarybelle @kspenmoll Thanks! 7mo
Librarybelle Thanks for leading the discussions, @Graywacke ! 7mo
Graywacke @Librarybelle thanks for joining 🙂 7mo
Hooked_on_books I feel like a good ending is the marker of a really good writer. Too many books don‘t have a good ending, and I love it when it‘s well done. I‘ve never read her, which I should probably rethink! 7mo
Librarybelle @Hooked_on_books So true…an ending could help or ruin a book! 7mo
CaramelLunacy I came to this one after seeing the movie (Jeremy Northam and Jennifer Ehle were perfect as the Victorian poets). 7mo
Librarybelle @CaramelLunacy I plan to rewatch the movie soon! I saw the movie years ago, and it would be interesting to see it again after reading the book. 7mo
Crazeedi I have had this a long time but have not read! 7mo
Librarybelle @Crazeedi I‘m glad I finally read it! 7mo
Crazeedi @Librarybelle I'm going to move up 7mo