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Title: A Bit Overblown
Review: One cannot deny the delight of the prose in this book. Here is my favorite quote: "Mrs. Johnson came in, breathing noticeably: and her round head, smoothly but economically decorated with the hair of an honest woman, seemed to be lingering far in the background of the Alpine Bosom which took precedence of the rest of her everywhere."But excellent use of the English language can only go so far and at the end of the day I found this novel to be woefully dated. The crux of the action in the story really centers on the manners and norms of the day and I was unable to muster any sympathy for two adults who forego their own happiness to appease a spoiled youngster.If you, like me, are keen to work your way through Pulitzer prize winning novels, then do put this on the list, otherwise, take a pass.
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