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I enjoyed this book way more than I thought I would, though there were parts where my interest flagged. There's so much in it, I almost want to read it again to catch the many things I'm sure I missed.
Becky Sharp is an amazing character. You can't really like her but you also can't help but admire her. She's the one who makes this book a classic - along with Thackeray's wonderful narration.
My biggest complaint? Too many characters with names that were too similar, if not actually the same. ...more
Becky Sharp is an amazing character. You can't really like her but you also can't help but admire her. She's the one who makes this book a classic - along with Thackeray's wonderful narration.
My biggest complaint? Too many characters with names that were too similar, if not actually the same. ...more
Loooooooonnnnnnnggggg and borrrriiiiinnnnnnngggggg.
It started off okay as the story of two women with very different backgrounds and attitudes. Becky with no money and no social standing is relentlessly driven to achieve both and nothing will stand in her way. Amelia is from a well off family and is extremely sweet and kind to everyone whose path she crosses. We follow both as find husbands and attempt to establish their place in the world. Other than that, it is basically a family saga with lot ...more
It started off okay as the story of two women with very different backgrounds and attitudes. Becky with no money and no social standing is relentlessly driven to achieve both and nothing will stand in her way. Amelia is from a well off family and is extremely sweet and kind to everyone whose path she crosses. We follow both as find husbands and attempt to establish their place in the world. Other than that, it is basically a family saga with lot ...more
3 1/2 but since it is a classic I will leave it at 4. Nothing really thought provoking here.
May 02, 2009
Nanosynergy
marked it as to-read
Nov 04, 2010
Theresa
marked it as to-read
Dec 02, 2014
Stacey
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Oct 02, 2016
Brenda H
marked it as tbr
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Apr 11, 2017
Karen
marked it as to-read
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