If you’re reading to find friends, you’re in deep trouble. We read to find life, in all its possibilities.
--Claire Messud, talking about anger, the books she loves, and oh, yeah, her latest, The Woman Upstairs.
My copy arrived this afternoon. Can't wait to start.
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I'm looking forward to the new Messud, too. It's had good reviews. Look forward to your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI'm reading it now. It may become a classic. It's terrific.
ReplyDeleteI just read a really great, thought-provoking posting regarding this book at my friend Isabella's site. You may be interested in checking it out:
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