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Is it as confusing and frustrating as the movie adaptation?

Charlotte The movie has no right to call itself 'Winter's Tale.' The two have almost nothing in common except the characters' names. …moreThe movie has no right to call itself 'Winter's Tale.' The two have almost nothing in common except the characters' names. (less)

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Do you think this would be a good book club book? I'm trying to decide between Winter's Tale and The Son as my pick....

Gary Barnett Only if your book club is able to span genres and handle an epic masterpiece that was 673 pp long in hard cover. I have read it yearly since it was pu…moreOnly if your book club is able to span genres and handle an epic masterpiece that was 673 pp long in hard cover. I have read it yearly since it was published. You might say I am a Winter's Tale fanatic…(less)

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has anyone read this? I keep trying to start it and had no luck getting into it and find it confusing.

Clan Dragonborn Its probably not for you, Jo Anne.

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Does anyone else see the parallels between Craig Binky and the current president? How about Pearly Soames desire for a golden room and photographs of a certain apartment?

Rick Conti I just came upon this question because I'm reading the book for the 4th (or is it 5th?) time, the first time since that fraud has occupied the White H…moreI just came upon this question because I'm reading the book for the 4th (or is it 5th?) time, the first time since that fraud has occupied the White House. The parallels are beyond striking. Classic examples: Binky is supposed to be giving a testimonial speech about someone and all he talks about is himself. ("He always liked me.", "He thought I was great.") He's further described by a character who says, "...he had never encountered a soul more intensely marinated in self-satisfaction."

There can be no question that Binky is Trump right up to the euphemistically described "inexact intelligence."(less)

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Drew While it was often shelved with Science Fiction and Fantasy, I think that is mainly because it really defies genres and the people who stock the shelv…moreWhile it was often shelved with Science Fiction and Fantasy, I think that is mainly because it really defies genres and the people who stock the shelves don't know what to do with it. It's fiction, but it's got a lot of fantastic elements in it. (It's frequently classified as "magical realism.")

I think you might almost call it a fairy tale. (less)

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In Sunlight and in Shadows was the first book by Helprin I've read, which I liked and just finished. I'm interested in The Winter's Tale but before I embark on another 700plus page novel will someone please tell me if it has a happier ending?

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