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Bailed at 12%. I couldn‘t stand these silly women much longer.

I really wanted to like this, as the premise sounded awesome. But for me, it didn‘t live up to the premise. I struggled to become engaged in the story and to connect with any of the characters. Maybe my expectations were too high because of all the hype, but this one wasn‘t for me.

I read “The Restless Dolly Maunder” last year when it was on The Women‘s Prize for Fiction Longlist and I loved that book. Ever since I wanted to read more by Granville. I thought this sounded interesting, but it was not for me.

I‘m not sure if it‘s the wrong time, the translation or that‘s it due back at the library, but I read 20p maybe andI wasn‘t gripped.

I‘ll see if I try anything else by her in the future

DNF. That is all.

I‘m being honest with myself—I‘m never going to read this book. I started it months ago and was immediately stymied, as it read to me like a book one needs to have some knowledge of Indian history going in to understand and I just don‘t. Since, it has just sat, and today is the day I admit it isn‘t going to happen.

1st time I ever bailed on this author. She is one of my favs. The characters seemed stilted and immature.

I found the writing to be very dry, which combined with the fact that Kendall wasn‘t telling me anything I didn‘t already know and understand as a Black American woman, I unfortunately had to DNF this one.

With this, I decided to bail. It‘s too painful for me I wanted to cry. My issue with this novel is the delivery. “Its beauty echoes - its beauty is its echoing, its ringing singing lightness.” 🤨 What?! Is she a disciple of Lawrence Durrell?

Am I the only sentient being in the universe who vehemently dislikes this book?

I first bought it, with glee, 20 years ago. I didn't get through Part 1 before I donated it to the county library.

When I heard about Broadway, in disbelief, I thought it won't last. Never went to see the show, but my devotion to Jonathan Bailey, I started reading again before I saw the movie. Loved the movie so I can't wait to see it on stage. WHAT AM I MISSING?⏬️