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Summary: Great writing with little plot
Review: This book drew me in immediately and promised a very interesting plot. However, towards the middle end, it slowed down and kept talking about the same ideas over and over. I got the point of oppression the first few examples. This would have been forgivable had it not been for such a weak plot. It is a slow and uncertain climax with a very disappointing resolution. The style of writing is very readable, yet not simplistic and boring. For this reason it deserves three stars, but the plot left a lot to be desired. It was rather obvious that this book was quasi-autobiographical. A good read if you don't expect much in the way of story resolution.
Rating: 
Summary: wonderful!
Review: this book was recommended to me a few years ago, and i'm so thankful for the suggestion! i just read it, and what a marvelous book!it tells the story of a young girl who is sent to a catholic school in england in 1908. it's fascinating to read about her conversion and eventual questioning of catholicism. i haven't read such frightening sermons since james joyce's portrait of an artist as a young man. the book is fluid, suspenseful and utterly readable. antonia white's narration is gutwrenchingly believable. the book is the first in series of white's 4 semi-autobiographical novels. i cannot wait to read the others. i strongly suggest you read this book; i think you'll be delighted!
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