After learning there were more than 200 people wait listed to borrow this book from the DC Public Library, I used a gift card to Border's and purchased my very own copy. I must say that at 675 pages it definitely is a daunting read. I must also say it never slowed or bored. What an amazing brilliant book! The story of the adult generation trying to find their way at turn of the century England and how that path clashes with the next generation as they deal with their own struggles. All that plus the history of modern England to boot. AS Byatt is indeed worthy of the Man Booker nomination for this novel and I can't wait to read Wolf Hall if it truly is better.
