Messud, Claire
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This Strange Eventful History
A meticulous tale about one family, rich in historical detail. Recommended for historical fiction readers who enjoy epic family histories and cerebral characters.
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When the World Was Steady
Messud's fan base has grown substantially since her debut; libraries should be prepared for renewed interest in her first novel in all formats. ["Messud develops these women with wryly humorous albeit sad undertones, thus making them believable": LJ 8/95 review of the NYRB hc.]
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The Burning Girl
Although the differentiation between Julia and Cassie could have been more distinct, Hallett nevertheless manifests Messud's (The Emperor's Children) coming-of-age latest with cogent presentation. ["Despite some drawbacks, the narrative has broad appeal for teens and adults alike": LJ 6/15/17 review of the Norton hc.]
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The Burning Girl
Despite some drawbacks, the narrative has broad appeal for teens and adults alike. [See Prepub Alert, 2/27/17.]
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The Woman Upstairs
This quietly, tensely unfolding story is related in retrospect, so we know from the start that it has ended badly for Nora. The only question is how. Remarkably, Messud (The Emperor's Children) lets us experience Nora's betrayal as if it were our own, and what finally happens really is a punch in the stomach. Highly recommended.
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