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In the 5/27/18 NYT Book Review the book was mentioned in the Noteworthy Section.Special Project Editor Rumann Alam describes it as "sheer exhilaration... sentences are flawless." GR reviews seem somewhat mixed. I have not read Hazzard. Is this a good representation of her talent, or should I read another of her books?

Lolly I too saw this in the paper and put the book title on my list of "to read." Your quote above was all I went on. I got the book from the library a few …moreI too saw this in the paper and put the book title on my list of "to read." Your quote above was all I went on. I got the book from the library a few weeks ago. I found it slow going, not because it was dull, but because it seemed so much was packed into each sentence/paragraph. I kept at it and it began to flow faster. I found the book astonishing. In fact, after I finished it and closed the back cover, I set it down on the coffee table and walked into the kitchen for a glass of water. I came back to the living room, sat down, and started it anew. Just simply exquisite in tone, observation, and at times beauty.

It reminded me of Kate Atkinson's A God in Ruins and Life After Life. If you liked those two, you might like Transit of Venus.(less)

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spoiler - if you have not read this yet just move on but: Am I right that Caro is pregnant at one point? I can't find a couple of references that made me think that - or was it Grace? I didn't think so but....what ever happened then? She did not have a child as the story went on. thanks. jean

Ann Caro had a miscarriage and was unable to have children afterwards. There's a short scene of her in the hospital, and later Josie tells her that she di…moreCaro had a miscarriage and was unable to have children afterwards. There's a short scene of her in the hospital, and later Josie tells her that she didn't want her father to have other children (words to the effect).(less)

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