Book two of Henry Handel Richardson's The Fortunes of Richard Mahony trilogy is called The Way Home. A few spoilers will no doubt appear as I ramble my way through this review. So be warned! Spoilers and a ramble - I'm not sure which is worse? The idea of home is one of the major … Continue reading The Fortunes of Richard Mahony | Part 2: The Way Home
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The Great Gatsby | F. Scott Fitzgerald
I haven't read The Great Gatsby for 15 years or more. Last week I saw a preview for the Baz Luhrman movie with Leonardo Dicaprio as Gatsby. It looked extremely sumptious, extravagant and dramatic. I also felt that liberties were being taken with the story! When I got home I pulled my copy off the shelf … Continue reading The Great Gatsby | F. Scott Fitzgerald