Many people said this book would be something I'd have to slog through but I actually very much enjoyed reading this book. The characters were all varied and interesting... some I was rooting for, others I suspected (rightly) of wrongdoing, and a few I absolutely despised.


Isabel Archer is quite layered...and James doesn't always elaborate on quite what she's thinking, but during one wonderful passage he does and it's enlightening and powerful.


The ending was intriguing and I like to theorize how life ended up for Isabel. I'd consider this a new favorite, and look forward to re-reading it down the road.