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Recently finished:
Rachel Ray by Trollope. Not among the best of his. The trademark Trollopean snark and social commentary, but the story itself was pedestrian.
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes, a retelling of the downfall of Troy from the POV of the female characters. Nothing new here; no particular insight or creative retelling and it suffered from a lack of focus.
Never Mind, the first of Edward St. Aubyn’s Patrick Melrose novels. Hilarious and scathing if you have a taste for very black humor, but some serious content issues. Tread warily if you might be bothered.
Currently reading:
Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers, the daughter of Richard and an accomplished composer in her own right. A must for Broadway fans; dishy and no holds barred.
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