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Emperor's Childrenby Claire Messud |
Anne Ferber: Here we have an intelligent novel
about thirty somethings making it in New York City at the end of the twentieth century.
They are oh so smart and self-involved, and the writing is so engaging, and the
story/plotline sallies forth so smoothly, you can't put the dern thing down!
I was a bit put off by the author's insistent and constant use of paranthetical phrases coloring
each character's thoughts with so much additional emotion--maybe that's her style, or maybe
it's part of each character's lack of self confidence.
The absolute climax of the book--and you know it's coming because the date keeps getting
closer: 9/11- is so riviting, it reads like a thriller at that point.
For all you New Yorkers out there and those who wannabe, this is a must read.
Rating: ****
