So, yesterday was the official kick-off of the Keep Portland Weird festival here in Paris, which meant that I had a reading/screening in the...
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After my initial disappontment I found that in retrospect I was impressed by the evocation of post war austerity and the decline of the country house and its family. Dr. Faraday's dreary rationalism contrasts with the insight of the parlour maid - the only one who really appreciates that there is a malevolent presence at Hundreds Hall. He is heard, she is ignored. Sarah Waters' novel shows how evil is served by human vulnerability, folly and short-sightedness, and how it incarnates our worst fears. I think I now understand what happened at the end.
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The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
Bertha, December 1, 2009
After my initial disappontment I found that in retrospect I was impressed by the evocation of post war austerity and the decline of the country house and its family. Dr. Faraday's dreary rationalism contrasts with the insight of the parlour maid - the only one who really appreciates that there is a malevolent presence at Hundreds Hall. He is heard, she is ignored. Sarah Waters' novel shows how evil is served by human vulnerability, folly and short-sightedness, and how it incarnates our worst fears. I think I now understand what happened at the end.(2 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)