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Summary: Too Many Characters
Review: This is the sequel to Drabble's "The Radiant Way" and is quite a disappointment. There are simply too many characters to keep track of, many of whom are completely unnecessary to the story line. The most interesting character, Shirley, is not fully explored. Instead, the author details seemingly pointless escapades of characters who were briefly introduced in the first chapter, not to be mentioned again until the end. It is baffling.Also, many times she speaks directly to the reader, eg: "Now, I guess you're wondering what happens to so-and-so..." It's very irritating. I finished the book because Margaret Drabble is a fine writer. Unfortunately, every time I picked up the book, I had to re-read the previous half chapter to remember what was going on. Ultimately, this is a story that you will immediately forget upon completion.
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Summary: Too Many Characters
Review: This is the sequel to Drabble's "The Radiant Way" and is quite a disappointment. There are simply too many characters to keep track of, many of whom are completely unnecessary to the story line. The most interesting character, Shirley, is not fully explored. Instead, the author details seemingly pointless escapades of characters who were briefly introduced in the first chapter, not to be mentioned again until the end. It is baffling. Also, many times she speaks directly to the reader, eg: "Now, I guess you're wondering what happens to so-and-so..." It's very irritating. I finished the book because Margaret Drabble is a fine writer. Unfortunately, every time I picked up the book, I had to re-read the previous half chapter to remember what was going on. Ultimately, this is a story that you will immediately forget upon completion.
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