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Originally Posted by Bookpossum
Having finished the book, I agree that my first reaction was indeed too dark. Otherwise, the ending would not have been as it is. I won't comment on that as I don't want to take away from the experience of others.
I came away with the definite feeling that everyone in the book was peculiar in one way or another, with the exception of Maisie, but of course her desperate attempts to understand what was going on, and the treatment she received at the hands of those who should have taken most care of her, her parents, would be enough to warp any child.
I was also left feeling that what Henry James needed most was a good editor! Some of his sentences go on forever and are almost impossible to understand, even when I reread them. Here's one I noted, though earlier in the book, there were some that were even worse!
Oh dear! Anyway, I'm glad I have read it, and I shall certainly read The Golden Bowl sometime soon.
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This one is definitely 10 times more difficult than Maisie. After reading Maisie I will begin with it immediately. It will be wonderful if you also write something about the book here.
