A review by lola425
Mrs Osmond by John Banville

3.0

You're either a Henry James person or you're not. If you are, you will like this novel. Banville truly commits, you will feel like you are reading a James novel--which is the book's strength and weakness both, depending on what angle you are approaching it from. The pace is glacial and the denouement is underwhelming, particularly as a reward for wading through the tougher parts. So, loved the concept, admire the execution, but can't say I loved the book. Not sorry I read it, but I feel the same way about Henry James so I guess you can call the book a success.