This is the second book I've read by Salley Vickers, the first being Miss Garnet's Angel. I find it hard to describe the books, although the reviews use words like "artfully wrought... superbly crafted..." I think the review which says "fun, reflective and quietly jubilant" is closer to my view. Her subject matter is lightly mystical or ethereal, her writing style lucid. It's very obvious from the beginning who Mr Golightly is, although I wasn't sure if the author meant it to be obvious or not. Or was being ironic. I prefer my books to be more involving, but I would read her books again. Instances of the Number 3 is waiting on my bookshelf to be read.
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Mr Golightly's Holiday - Salley Vickers
This is the second book I've read by Salley Vickers, the first being Miss Garnet's Angel. I find it hard to describe the books, although the reviews use words like "artfully wrought... superbly crafted..." I think the review which says "fun, reflective and quietly jubilant" is closer to my view. Her subject matter is lightly mystical or ethereal, her writing style lucid. It's very obvious from the beginning who Mr Golightly is, although I wasn't sure if the author meant it to be obvious or not. Or was being ironic. I prefer my books to be more involving, but I would read her books again. Instances of the Number 3 is waiting on my bookshelf to be read.
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