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darryl · 10-22-2018, 05:36 AM

Thanks Catlady. I think this shows the benefits of this type of discussion. It became apparent only when contrasting the books and why my reaction to them was so different.

No problems with the crossed posts, Bookpossum. I am left with the impression that Dick's future may well be a bleak one, perhaps one of partial or total physical paralysis. As for his future with Vita, I really don't know. I doubt that he loves either her or the children, and I think his actions demonstrated that. On the other hand, i do think that Vita loved him. Whether that is enough for her to forgive his behaviour and stay with him? Particularly if he is physically paralysed through his own selfish actions? Du Maurier quite rightly leaves us to consider these issues. Or not.

10-22-2018, 05:36 AM	#59
darryl Wizard Posts: 3,108 Karma: 60231510 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Oasis, Huwei Ascend Mate 7	Thanks Catlady. I think this shows the benefits of this type of discussion. It became apparent only when contrasting the books and why my reaction to them was so different. No problems with the crossed posts, Bookpossum. I am left with the impression that Dick's future may well be a bleak one, perhaps one of partial or total physical paralysis. As for his future with Vita, I really don't know. I doubt that he loves either her or the children, and I think his actions demonstrated that. On the other hand, i do think that Vita loved him. Whether that is enough for her to forgive his behaviour and stay with him? Particularly if he is physically paralysed through his own selfish actions? Du Maurier quite rightly leaves us to consider these issues. Or not.