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Sep 29, 2010
Bill
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Hollinghurst is a joy to read. His prose is lyrical, learned, 'literary'—superlatives fail me. It's worth reading aloud. And, he manages this without muddling meaning, remaining eloquent. His 2nd novel, The Folding Star fulfills his promise. He is certainly a favorite author. I read him with All of Wiki and OED iOS apps which adds to the enjoyment.
This novel is about a 30 something Englishmen obsessing and lusting about his 17 y/o Belgian student he's teaching English. I was constantly thinling ...more
This novel is about a 30 something Englishmen obsessing and lusting about his 17 y/o Belgian student he's teaching English. I was constantly thinling ...more
I'm not normally giving to skim-reading, but this tedious, incoherent, and over-long novel forced me into it. The tale of an English teacher’s obsession w/17-yo student, _The Folding Star_ is nasty-minded and small; a real waste of time & major disappointment from an author who knows better.
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Couldn't finish this book, though I am a fan of Alan Hollinghurst.
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Jun 07, 2010
Rick
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