The Emperor's Children (Vintage)
by Claire Messud
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Author: Claire MessudEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-06-26
ISBN: 030727666X
Number of pages: 496
Publisher: Vintage
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Book Review: Couldn't get into this AT ALL
Summary: 2 Stars
I agree with most of the reviews written. I really had a hard time caring about any of the characters at all. I had read such great critical acclaim about this book, that I stuck with it, in case I was truly missing something. About halfway through, I gave up, and read about 1 out of 10 sentaces to get the basic plot. It was much more enjoyable, although I still didn't really care what happened to the characters. Couldn't figure out where the plot was going, or what the author's message was. I can't say I would recommend this book.
Summary of The Emperor's Children (Vintage)
The Emperor’s Children is a richly drawn, brilliantly observed novel of fate and fortune—about the intersections in the lives of three friends, now on the cusp of their thirties, making their way--and not-- in New York City. In this tour de force, the celebrated author Claire Messud brings to life a city, a generation, and the way we live in this moment.Contemporary Books
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