A common enough story – boy meets girl – triumph over adversity – good people and scoundrels, but told in a highly original way. But what is really impressive is the change of pace, gradual at first, then building to a crescendo with ridiculously short chapters, some where the preamble is longer than the chapter content. I’m still not sure who was responsible for the villain’s demise and I wonder about the eventual outcomes for some of the characters, but the way the story is told is hugely impressive. Could do without the astrology but I suppose it is important for Lydia’s character. Overall, I cannot recommend this book too highly and although 832 pages might seem a little excessive the reader is kept absolutely enthralled throughout.
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