All right, everyone- I am one of
the biggest Harry Potter fans out there, which is why I put Harry Potter completely
out of mind as I read Ms. Rowling’s new literary work.
It is a very good read. She is, as ever, and excellent writer, and
despite the harshness and dark elements of her story, she draws you into the
lives of her characters as skillfully as any good storyteller.
It seemed to start out as a social
satire, but as I read further I could see that there was a definite line of
thinking that the author is pushing us, as readers, to pursue.
I highly recommend this book: I
enjoyed reading it and appreciate what Ms. Rowling is capable of, no matter how
far off it is from her debut series!
That being said, THIS IS NOT A CHILDREN’S BOOK. It is really for readers 16 and up. It is not a beach read either: the subject
matter is very heavy, so be in the right mindset when you read The Casual Vacancy.
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