Kathy in NZ wrote:
> On Wed, 04 Jan 2006 14:18:18 GMT, The Bubbo >
> wrote:

>>
>>hmmm, it's well written and all that, and it does have some fascinating
>>moments. I'm only about 1/3 through it right now and I keep expecting
>>something more interesting. I think part of the problem is that the story
>>takes place in early 19th century england and so I am reminded of Oscar
Wilde
>>and Jane Austen and all those other writers and period pieces I can't stand.
>>There's so much drawing room etiquette and ladies being proper that I fear I
>>shall be driven quite mad...SEE!!!
>>
>>It's actually not bad, just not as riveting as I had hoped it would be, but
>>since it is the only unread book I own, i will stick with it.
>>
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>>.:Heather:.
>>www.velvet-c.com
>>Step off, beyotches, I'm the roflpimp!
>
> I love Jane Austen. I love the humour in her books and the gentle
> rebellion. However, for the most part I read best-sellers,
> unintellectual books.
>
> Kathy in NZ
>

It's not quite Jane Austen, she had more comedy in her stuff. More 'comedy of
errors' situations. This is really more of that period but not funny, really.

I don't know, I have such weird taste in books I might not be the best critic.
I just think more STUFF should be happening, especially if it's that damned
thick.

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..:Heather:.
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Step off, beyotches, I'm the roflpimp!