Don't laugh! Most of us probably read this marvellous book out of duty, and far too young; or at most saw the BBC TV version. But beyond the required Victorian conventions it's a very adult book, the characters real and recognisable to us despite their 19th century country-town context, their fate evolving with unerring respect for human truth. A truly great novel - and what's more you genuinely want to know what happens next!
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 15 October 2002 ) |
