So, this is the long-awaited adult novel by J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series.
It's a disappointment.
Yes, I said it. Rowling is windy, just way too wordy. She introduces all of these characters in this little town, and I was having a hard time keeping straight who went with who and what their connection was to the others. It should be a charming story - Barry Fairbrother, member of the Parish Council, dies unexpectedly, and the townsfolk have to fill the vacancy. But she describes what feels like every moment of... 12 different characters reactions to Barry's death. And then every moment of the next day. It's just very tedious.
I'm also reading Hemingway on Writing. Ms. Rowling should think about doing so. This elegant little book is all Hemingway quotes about writing, taken from his letters and books. What a gem! I recommend it for any Hemingway fan, even if you aren't interested in writing, because it gives a wonderful flavor of the man himself.
The Casual Vacancy
Hemingway on Writing
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