Comments on: Review: Unfinished Desires, Gail Godwin

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By: Gin Jenny

Gin Jenny — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 22:50:29 +0000

In reply to Phaedosia. This is my first of her books. The Good Husband is the best one?

By: Phaedosia

Phaedosia — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:13:21 +0000

I really like Gail Godwin–loved especially The Good Husband. But you’re right about how she holds back. There were some really “dramatic” events in that book, too, that unfolded quietly and almost analytically. I think that might be why I have to be in the right mood to read her. Thanks for the review–I’ll have to pick this one up when I’m ready for a break from the YA dystopiafest I’m in the middle of. =-)

By: Gin Jenny

Gin Jenny — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 22:52:36 +0000

In reply to litlove. Well, I'll keep Flora in mind. I love a shocking reveal. :)

By: Gin Jenny

Gin Jenny — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 22:51:32 +0000

In reply to Charlie. Doesn't it? With the boarding school and everything?

By: Gin Jenny

Gin Jenny — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 22:50:53 +0000

In reply to rhapsodyinbooks. Well, if you read a different one of Gail Godwin's books and enjoy it, please let me know. I liked her writing a lot but felt ultimately a bit dissatisfied with the story.

By: litlove

litlove — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:54:24 +0000

Having just read my first ever Gail Godwin novel and enjoyed it a lot, I was most keen to read your review of this one. I recognised some of the good and not so good things about the book I read – there were definitely moments of bloodlessness, when Godwin slowed the narrative down and my own instincts were expecting change and a step up in tempo. But there was more of a shocking reveal in Flora than you had in yours. Still, I liked her writing style very much and would definitely read her again. Great review, though – put your finger on a lot of things that I felt about the book I read but hadn’t quite articulated to myself.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:13:16 +0000

I think I’d be frustrated at the lack of drama, too. It sounds like a story that needs it.

By: rhapsodyinbooks

rhapsodyinbooks — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:15:55 +0000

This sounds very interesting. I love the way the title is so referential. I may have to read this, but would I, knowing it is “bloodless”? I suppose it depends if it shows itself in front of me at some point (which is how book selection often goes for me!)