Sleep, Pale Sister
6 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by nordie from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Friday, September 10, 2004
Henry Chester, a domineering and puritanical Victorian artist, is in search of the perfect model. In nine-year-old Effie he finds her. Ten years later, lovely, childlike and sedated, Effie seems the ideal wife. But something inside her is about to awaken. Drawn by her lover, Mose, into a dangerous underworld of intrigue and blackmail, she meets Fanny Miller, the brothel-keeper, and her shadowy daughter, Marta - murdered ten years ago on the day of Henry's weekly visit... And as friendship becomes possession and Henry's secret past is revealed, Effie and Marta plan their revenge together.
Journal Entry 2 by nordie from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, January 8, 2005
One of Joanne Harris' first books, not bad!
Journal Entry 3 by nordie from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Reserved for Hellie
Journal Entry 4 by nordie from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Thursday, January 13, 2005
releasing to Hellie
Journal Entry 5 by Hellie from South Shields, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Monday, January 17, 2005
Received from Nordie with thanks ;=)
Will journal when i've read it!
Will journal when i've read it!
Journal Entry 6 by Hellie from South Shields, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Saturday, February 5, 2005
This was a strange book - not Joanne Harris' 'Chocolat' style at all. That said, she still evokes a sinister, almost disturbing atmosphere throughout the book, and kept me wondering.
It took a few chapters for me to get into it, but i found the characters all very intriguing.
i am glad of having had thre chance to read this earlier work of Harris', so thanks to Nordie!
It took a few chapters for me to get into it, but i found the characters all very intriguing.
i am glad of having had thre chance to read this earlier work of Harris', so thanks to Nordie!
Journal Entry 7 by Hellie from South Shields, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Saturday, February 5, 2005
If all goes to plan, I will take this book to be released at the Newcastle Book Crossers' meeting in Newcastle (surprisingly enough ;=)) next Tuesday evening. It might then go to someone who will also appreciate it before it is passed on again!
Journal Entry 8 by Hellie from South Shields, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Friday, February 18, 2005
Just so that nordie knows - this book was picked up by Jane I think at the Newcastle meet up..........hopefully she will journal it soon!
Journal Entry 9 by Holystone from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Sunday, February 27, 2005
Victorian Gothic, I raced through this one, missing some of the fine language. A little bit uneven, but a good read.
Journal Entry 10 by perfect-circle from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 9, 2005
picked up at the Newcastle meet last night.
Journal Entry 11 by perfect-circle from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Sunday, May 29, 2005
I've never ead any of Harris' work, so can't compare this to Chocolat, etc. I thought it was a great story, the language was rich and dark and although there are moments of uneven writing, I really enjoyed it.
Journal Entry 12 by perfect-circle from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Friday, June 10, 2005
left over from the Newcastle meet. Will be taken to the Unconvention in Birmingham at the beginning of July.
Journal Entry 13 by beeofgoodcheer from Stowmarket, Suffolk United Kingdom on Saturday, July 2, 2005
Picked up at the Unconvention - I've thoroughly enjoyed her other novels, so I thought this would be interesting to read
Journal Entry 14 by beeofgoodcheer from Stowmarket, Suffolk United Kingdom on Saturday, March 8, 2008
I'm not normally a fan of the Gothic, but I thought this book was excellent. It did show signs of being an early novel by the author, but that's okay - I've read a lot worse from established writers!
The book reminded me a little of Anita Shreve's All He Ever Wanted in that a seemingly respectable, rational man was jealous and controlling - Henry drugs Effie to keep her calm and sedated. As well as Henry's disturbing behaviour towards Effie, his prediliction for young prostitutes is rather distasteful - although not unusual for the time.
The supernatural elements are woven well into the plot, and a tense and creepy atmosphere is maintained throughout. It's not the cosy and comfortable read of Chocolat, but if you've read Jigs and Reels, you will know that Harris has a darker side, too.
The book reminded me a little of Anita Shreve's All He Ever Wanted in that a seemingly respectable, rational man was jealous and controlling - Henry drugs Effie to keep her calm and sedated. As well as Henry's disturbing behaviour towards Effie, his prediliction for young prostitutes is rather distasteful - although not unusual for the time.
The supernatural elements are woven well into the plot, and a tense and creepy atmosphere is maintained throughout. It's not the cosy and comfortable read of Chocolat, but if you've read Jigs and Reels, you will know that Harris has a darker side, too.
Journal Entry 15 by beeofgoodcheer from Stowmarket, Suffolk United Kingdom on Saturday, March 29, 2008
Off overseas to a new reader (non-BC, but I'm hopeful that they'll journal!)
Journal Entry 16 by beeofgoodcheer at BookMooch in RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, March 29, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (3/29/2008 UTC) at BookMooch in RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Got it thru Bookmooch. It's an interesting book, though nothing I will read again. Sending it out again via Bookmooch.
