You can tell that Jill Dawson is a poet. By that, I mean her prose is sumptuous. It's been a long time since I read a book and underlined passages, but I found myself doing just that for The Great Lover. Dawson's imagery is so wonderfully inventive, her metaphors so surprising, I was a bit in awe. If you're a fan of A.S. Byatt or Ian McEwan, I think it's safe to say you'll enjoy this book. The Great Lover tells the story of Rupert Brooke, the charismatic, troubled and talented English poet of the early 20th century. Along with excerpts of Brooke's poetry and letters, there are two narratives: Rupert's distinct voice, and that of Nell Golightly, the complex, spirited housemaid who falls in love with him. The Great Lover is a sharp look at love--who we adore and why-- and all the myriad, unanswered questions of the human heart. It's a few months before the book comes out here, but I just had to share. With any luck, you'll want to score yourself a copy on June 1st.
Every time I read this blog my to-be-read list increases exponentially! Can't wait for this one!
Posted by: Jennifer W. | February 17, 2010 at 03:12 PM
As a fan of both Byatt and McEwan I think I must take your reccomendation and add this to my wish list, it sounds fascinating. Thanks.
Posted by: Sharon (Bookpusher) | February 18, 2010 at 05:44 PM
AS Byatt and McEwan? I'm sold! That's like saying, "Marie, it's just for you!" :-)
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