pickI enjoyed this novella so much that I read it twice. A perfect example of how to write a story. The observations of a third party witnessing the tension of a marriage, the jealousy of a husband over his wife‘s devotion to a hawk, the perils of marriage itself, were spot on and delicious. Almost each sentence held a concept worth stopping and thinking about or chuckling over. This was just a delight. #NYRBbooclub
LeahBergen And that Lucy was such a fantastic character. 🦅 4y
Suet624 @LeahBergen It's been several weeks since I read the book and Lucy stands foremost in my mind when I think of the story. Westcott's descriptions of her were brilliant and she was such a dominant presence. Such a strong spirit, yet made vulnerable by mankind. 4y
batsy Yes! Every page had gems to mull over. Such insight and perceptiveness, even when it came to "characterising" Lucy, as it were. 4y
Tanisha_A How true! I wanted to underline something on every page. 4y