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Sarah Waters: Books & Movies Discussion
Lumière:
--- Quote from: atz75 on May 29, 2009, 06:58:16 pm ---Oh. Well, somehow I forgot the detail that there's no lesbian plot or character. It's extremely disappointing to me, because that's why I read Sarah Waters. I thought part of her whole approach to writing was to re-insert lesbian characters, plots and points of view into otherwise conventional genres (where lesbian identity would be eliminated in conventional books). It also seems that Waters is turning her back on the core of her audience who really look to her as one high-quality writer who tackles lesbian topics in a serious way. To me it's the element that makes Waters as a writer special and different... as opposed to the sea of conventional books and authors out there.
Aside from all that, I'm finding this book to be very slow and so far I'm not finding myself very attached to any of the characters.
:-\
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Hey bud,
Aww... did you stop reading it altogether?
I had posted in here a while ago that this novel was not going to be centered around lesbian characters. I think you might've missed it or forgot about it. SW had mentioned in an interview that she hopes she won't piss off too many of her lesbian readers by doing so.
As I see it, I don't think she necessarily wants to limit herself to lesbian historical fiction (even though historical fiction is still her main focus). I can understand the need to branch out. She is a very talented, creative writer who probably wants to explore other themes in her work. I respect that. I will continue reading The Little Stranger... who knows, I might get really sucked into it by the time I get to the middle of it. ;)
I hope you keep reading, bud. :-*
~M
Front-Ranger:
Cynthia Crossen raves about Waters' books in today's WSJ Weekend Journal.
Kd5000:
I had no idea who Sarah Waters was. :o I recently read THE LITTLE STRANGER which I really enjoyed. The characters, suspense and atmosphere were well developed. I only picked up the book because TIME MAGAZINE had it in their listing of top pop culture choices for the week. I got a copy from the local library. I went to Amazon.com and was curious as to why it was listed #1 on G/L books. There were no gay or lesbian characters in the book. I did a wikipedia on Sarah Waters and it said she usually has lesbian characters in her book.
The book did remind me of THE TURN OF THE SCREW. Is it psychological or is there something sinister going on? After reading the book, I have my theories. Wish I had someone to discuss it with as I don't want to post any spoilers on this thread. ???
Lumière:
Sounds like the great reviews for The Little Stranger keep coming.
--- Quote from: Kd5000 on June 19, 2009, 11:31:23 am ---The book did remind me of THE TURN OF THE SCREW. Is it psychological or is there something sinister going on? After reading the book, I have my theories. Wish I had someone to discuss it with as I don't want to post any spoilers on this thread. ???
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I will be back here when I have finished reading the book. Perhaps we can discuss then, if the discussion hasn't already started in here. :)
Brown Eyes:
I just learned (via the Taking Woodstock thread in CT) that Imelda Staunton who played Mrs. Sucksby in Fingersmith is in the new Ang Lee movie!
Neat!
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