This Book is amazing? why? because I say so! But other than that seriously it is an interesting look into turn of the 19th century England/British Empire ( since although set in England Edgeworth was Irish, and there are numerous references to the colonies and the newly independent States). Also interesting to note it is one of the three novels Austen refers to in Northanger Abbey
I think it is one of those novels with layers, you can read it just as a romance ( gothic?) novel typical of the time. But also there is alot of things happening in the background. Slavery and freedom are debates. Women's rights. Love an d marriage. the dangers of gambling, alcohol and opium. Conflicts occurring in the world at large. Rousseau's Sofia. The vindication on the rights of women. Happiness.Originally Posted by NA chapter 5
And for the most part the story is good too. There is one slightly annoying deviation that has you going what? towards the end with a truly bizarre subplot twist. But this aside Its a fantastic book. I recommend someone else read it.
In fact I would say, except there is so much going on around the litnet at the moment anyway. This should be a book club book one month.
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAD it, hopefully you won't regret it.