Angels and Insects

A S Byatt

Two not-very-related books in one, with the first book (the Insects bit of the title) having been made into a film (still called Angels and Insects, however). The action of both books takes place in the last century (words I can only use, with the same meaning, for another year). They were not easy to read, with much detail about Darwinian theory and ants. However, and bearing in mind that she skipped the difficult bits about ants, Gillrecommended the first book.

The second book is about spiritualism, with only a minor link to the first. After a while reading about spiritualism, God and poetry and the muse, Gill slept. There were many difficult to handle references to poets and authors of the time. Half a recommendation.

The books could be read separately, and Andrew agreed that the first book was the better of the two.
Gill 6/12/98

Gavin though this very similar to "Possession" by the same author, but without the interesting bits.
Gavin 25/2/01

By the same author

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