-=>While in the White Hart, Dorothy Reynolds explained to Fred Runk that<=-
 DR> Work is the curse of the drinking class. (g) 
And the curse of the reading class!
 
re THE LORD OF THE RINGS now.
 DR> Let me know if you like it.
 
As this is at least my tenth time through the book, I guess you could say I
like it.  
 
 
Collins' THE WOMAN IN WHITE is proceeding slowly and thoughtfully.  I'm
getting involved in the 19th century milleau once again--great time for
novels.
 
There's a hint of madness here, and perhaps unknown parentage, therefore a
sizeable inheritance possibly at stake, an upcoming loveless and unhappy (we
know it will be--it can't be any other way) marriage, star-crossed lovers,
class differences, looming poverty perhaps, crafty lawyers...ah, just love
that simple, uncomplicated 19th century.
 
Finished: Gardner Dozois, ed. THE YEAR'S BEST SCIENCE FICTION, VOL. 13.
CR: Wilkie Collins, THE WOMAN IN WHITE, 132/564
CR: JRR Tolkien, _The Fellowship of the Ring_ 0/423
Email: fred.runk@mbhbbs.playcom.com
... Ceremonial whimpering placates the gods.
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