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The Third Miss Symons (Virago Modern Classics)
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A novella about a woman who is neither charming nor beautiful, whose temper alienates her from her large Victorian family, and who watches as her life passes her by.
Full review at Another Look Book
Reminded me of:
- Frances Hodgson Burnett (Emily Fox-Seton, aka A Lady of Quality/The Making of a Marchioness)
- Winifred Watson (Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day)
- Jane Austen (Mansfield Park)
- Vita Sackville-West (All Passion Spent)
- Tracy Chevalier (Falling Angels)
- Sylvia Townsend Warner (Lolly Willowes)
Full review at Another Look Book
Reminded me of:
- Frances Hodgson Burnett (Emily Fox-Seton, aka A Lady of Quality/The Making of a Marchioness)
- Winifred Watson (Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day)
- Jane Austen (Mansfield Park)
- Vita Sackville-West (All Passion Spent)
- Tracy Chevalier (Falling Angels)
- Sylvia Townsend Warner (Lolly Willowes)
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Reading Progress
Started Reading
September 30, 2009
– Shelved
September 30, 2009
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Finished Reading
May 25, 2014
– Shelved as:
another-look-book
It's amazing (in a kind of depressing way) how many talented authors are overlooked and under-appreciated, especially when it's "at home" rather than abroad. It invariably makes me wonder why this author and not another.
This book really spoke to me, too. It made a deep enough impression that, a full five years after I read it, I still remember that connection I felt to Etta. And for the record, I don't think it's egotistical to experience fiction through being reminded of one's self. I see every person I meet as a reflection of some part of myself, and really, what is a character, if not a person we meet, even if it's just in our imaginations?
The Rector's Daughter has been on my "to read" list for several years. I just haven't been able to get my hands on a (free) copy, which I'd really prefer...But perhaps it's time to hunt it down. Thank you for reminding me of this great author!