Comments on: Review: Possession, A.S. Byatt

By: Gabrielle Renoir-Large

Gabrielle Renoir-Large — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:56:46 +0000

I loved “Possession,” though I loved the Victorian romance far more than the contemporary one. I love “The Remains of the Day,” too. I agree with the poster above me and think “The Little Stranger” is a fantastic book. It’s not my favorite. That honor goes to Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina,” but I loved “The Little Stranger” and think Waters is a fantastic writer.

By: Elise

Elise — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:54:34 +0000

This is just my favourite book ever. Thanks for a beautiful review! .-= Elise´s last blog ..Book Review: The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters =-.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:13:41 +0000

I read this a couple of years ago and was crazy about it. I thought the plot and characterizations were brilliant and though I got a little muddled in the poetry, the book remains a favorite. I have stickies all through my copy, just in case I want to look back at some of the more memorable prose. I am really glad you enjoyed this one!

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Book Buzz « A High and Hidden Place — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:07:25 +0000

[…] Medieval Bookworm has a fantastic review of one of my all-time-favorite books, Possession by A.S. Byatt […]

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:52:26 +0000

I am so happy you liked Possession! I think it’s time for me to reread it as well. It’s been a few years.

By: Memory

Memory — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:45:31 +0000

I really need to make time to reread this. It’s one of the few books I sold and later repurchased. I originally passed it on because of the faux-19th century poetry, but I found that the rest of the story just wouldn’t get out of my head.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:45:06 +0000

I’m shocked it took you this long to read it! It is definitely right up your alley.

By: Meghan

Meghan — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:50:28 +0000

Absolutely! I’ve put a hold on at the library already. I can’t wait! =)

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:45:31 +0000

I loved your review, Meghan! You highlighted so much of what I love about this book. I think it’s time for a reread.

I’m currently reading The Children’s Book, and although I’m only a little over halfway through and fear saying this and jinxing it *whispers* I think I may have a new favourite Byatt.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:22:48 +0000

i have the book, but i haven’t read it yet. I have seen the movie however and i really enjoyed it. I know they changed several parts from the book (according to my history prof) but I really enjoyed Christobel and Randolph’s story. Jennifer Ehle (Pride & Prejudice) and Jeremy Northam play those parts while Gwenyth Platrow and Aaron Eckhart are their modern counterparts. The ending to me is really sad.