false 4 0 false false Fri Jun 19 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Jun 19 14:39:10 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 22 14:59:31 -0700 2009 Strand, I doubt I'd have given it a chance -- it's not the sort of book I read, despite my fibre addiction. It deserves that chance and Dickson does a nice job in balancing the expected with a developed plot that moves it along. I found this to be a quick fun read (about two hours or so on another rainy Friday night). I found the research into the technical process of knitting and spinning fairly accurate. I am not knowledgeable enough to fact-check the historical aspects of this novel but please keep in mind what it is -- a novel. I am not a Master Knitter or Spinner by any means, but based on my knowledge I didn't see any glaring errors, except a few instances where -- at least using my production levels as a frame of reference -- a few feats seem remarkable given the time-frame (no, I won't give that away, as much as I would like to).]]>