[ebooktalk] Re: The Kates.
- From: "Steven Bingham" <steven.bingham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ebooktalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2013 12:05:13 +0100
Elaine
I don't think I noticed that Grenville had a particular tendency to
uglification. Admittedly her descriptions of poverty in London were pretty
grim but then so are Mayhew's. Her descriptions of the new colony in
Australia were, as far as I can remember, of a beautiful and calm area. I'll
have to try another of her books to see if you are right.
Steve
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Sent: 04 June 2013 11:07
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Subject: [ebooktalk] The Kates.
Hello Steve,
I loved both "The Forgotten garden" and "The House At Riverton" by Kate
Morton, her book "The Distant Hours" less so but still finished it; However,
confess I cannot bear Kate Grenville's work; embarrassing since I have had
to interview her, though we got on well enough. I just find her talent for
constant uglification of all and any situations (and am not suggesting
rose-tinted glasses for every book or scene) too oppressive. Perhaps I would
find it easier were her writing not so convincing.
Take care,
Elaine
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