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True As A Turtle
271 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1955
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John Coates
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November 21, 2024
This is the third John Coates that I’ve read and of the three it is the least good, which is disappointing, however it is compelling and interesting and entertaining; and in accord with the author’s style.
The book covers the span of a short honeymoon, taken on a yacht, traveling from England to France and the misadventures that prepare the newlyweds for their future life together and lead them to a greater understanding of each other. Written mostly from the perspective of the young wife.
Coates always walks a fine line between comedy and tragedy, often evoking both fear and laughter, but for me, this particular effort didn’t quite achieve that magical equilibrium which makes his books so satisfying.
I did not buy into his ending and plainly put, I felt he fluffed it. However, with this caveat in mind, it is worth the read.
The book covers the span of a short honeymoon, taken on a yacht, traveling from England to France and the misadventures that prepare the newlyweds for their future life together and lead them to a greater understanding of each other. Written mostly from the perspective of the young wife.
Coates always walks a fine line between comedy and tragedy, often evoking both fear and laughter, but for me, this particular effort didn’t quite achieve that magical equilibrium which makes his books so satisfying.
I did not buy into his ending and plainly put, I felt he fluffed it. However, with this caveat in mind, it is worth the read.
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