Perhaps as time moved forward there was the interpretation that this story was a 'romance'. I did not see it as such. But as commentary from one observing the isolated, how money and the lack of goals etc. destroys the psyche right down through to the children.
A tale of warning, about obsessiveness, lack of direction and with out compassion etc. persons, ANY person can become sadistic and mad...
I agree with your observations and if I’d written my original review today I probably would’ve touched on those things. But prior to reading it, pretty much the only descriptor I’d heard was “romance,” so that’s why I was so confused.
I think I started reading WH ages ago, but I don't think I finished it. Characters that are deliberately mean, unbearably emotional or irredeemably stupid are just too tedious for me. But another great review!
Perhaps as time moved forward there was the interpretation that this story was a 'romance'. I did not see it as such. But as commentary from one observing the isolated, how money and the lack of goals etc. destroys the psyche right down through to the children.
A tale of warning, about obsessiveness, lack of direction and with out compassion etc. persons, ANY person can become sadistic and mad...
Dunno thought it as a character study.
I agree with your observations and if I’d written my original review today I probably would’ve touched on those things. But prior to reading it, pretty much the only descriptor I’d heard was “romance,” so that’s why I was so confused.
Thanks for reading!
I think I started reading WH ages ago, but I don't think I finished it. Characters that are deliberately mean, unbearably emotional or irredeemably stupid are just too tedious for me. But another great review!
Haha! Totally understandable. Thanks for reading!