It's not a terrible book. Granted, its style might not have universal appeal. I think it has to be read with an understanding of the time in which it was written.
I read it a long time ago and enjoyed it - I can't even remember why. But I tried to read it again not so long ago and it didn't resonate in the same way.
Whenever I read a book I try to bare in mind the period, but even so I'm finding it hard work. It's more that there is a ton of dialogue between characters but very little is actually happening.
It's not a terrible book. Granted, its style might not have universal appeal. I think it has to be read with an understanding of the time in which it was written.
I read it a long time ago and enjoyed it - I can't even remember why. But I tried to read it again not so long ago and it didn't resonate in the same way.