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Please--someone explain to me why this book is heralded as such a classic. I really don't understand it and I keep thinking that I'm missing something on a cultural or historic level. Henry James wrote that Madame Bovary is an example of the perfect novel and I just can't help but think someone paid him to write that (and/or he was taking the piss). If Emma Bovary appeals to you on any level, it is just written in the stars that we will not get along. I can have plenty of sympathy for the brand
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Flaubert is an amazing writer, if you have never read any of his literature this would be a great choice.
I have to say, I found this book terribly difficult to get through. I despised Emma and really didnt think highly of any of the characters. It didnt even hold my interest at all until the world came tumbling down on her. Hope I enjoy the next classic I read much more. But I am told Flaubert has much more interesting work to explore. Maybe down the road...
For whatever reason this did not grip me, though the language was beautiful. I think maybe I was in the wrong mood.
Dec 23, 2010
Felicity
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Mar 05, 2007
Heather
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Jul 18, 2007
Alex
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Heather
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Gloriana
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Oct 15, 2010
Allyson
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Aug 02, 2012
Sara
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it was amazing
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