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Justice Hall by Laurie R. King
4.0
Again, great fun.
When I first read O Jerusalem (#5), I wondered why it had not been published as second in the series, given that it was set within the timeline of novel #1. But King knew what she was doing; the characters from #5 make a surprising and engaging reappearance in this story. I read most of it in a single weekend.
As always, the characters had depth and the setting was vivid. The only part of the story where this was lacking, I thought, was Russell's trip to a small town not far from Toronto. Having spent her life in California and then in England, Russell would have noticed more about this new place. Seeing that country by train would, I think, have left more of an impression. This part of the book felt like it could have happened just about anywhere. King's writing didn't bring that place to life, nor was the place crucial to the story -- anyplace in Canada would have sufficed. In my mind, that piece of the story paled in comparison to the rest of the novel.
Apart from that weak point, however, it was great. The concept of home, explored throughout the book, offered plenty of grist for thought. And, as mentioned earlier, it was a pleasure to read.
When I first read O Jerusalem (#5), I wondered why it had not been published as second in the series, given that it was set within the timeline of novel #1. But King knew what she was doing; the characters from #5 make a surprising and engaging reappearance in this story. I read most of it in a single weekend.
As always, the characters had depth and the setting was vivid. The only part of the story where this was lacking, I thought, was Russell's trip to a small town not far from Toronto. Having spent her life in California and then in England, Russell would have noticed more about this new place. Seeing that country by train would, I think, have left more of an impression. This part of the book felt like it could have happened just about anywhere. King's writing didn't bring that place to life, nor was the place crucial to the story -- anyplace in Canada would have sufficed. In my mind, that piece of the story paled in comparison to the rest of the novel.
Apart from that weak point, however, it was great. The concept of home, explored throughout the book, offered plenty of grist for thought. And, as mentioned earlier, it was a pleasure to read.