And so it begins...
From Nancy Mitford to Hilary Mantel - is it really so odd? My paperback - and therefore transportable, hence readable - copy arrived yesterday. I am disappointed to find it is written in present tense; I'm really rather averse to novels in the present tense. However, Wolf Hall has had such consistent praise that I am willing to overlook this fact and dive straight in. I cannot believe that I will prefer it to - or even like it as much as - The Children's Book, its Booker counterpart in volume if nothing else, but to enjoy it even half as much I shall consider a triumph. I may be gone some time...
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As a child, I lived inside books. Then I grew up, and little changed but the books themselves. They spill off the shelves in my cottage, make cliffs at the side of the stairs and build towers by my bed. This is their story.
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I see nothing wrong in going from Nancy Mitford to Hilary Mantel...both are worthy! I picked up my copy of Wolf Hall on the way home tonight and am itching to get started on it. Funnily enough, a friend of mine who is a history fiend made the same comment as you about it being written in the present tense. It spoilt the book a little for her, but she did say that the story is top notch! Hope you enjoy it and looking forward to hearing your thoughts. I should be finished by Easter... ;)
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