City of Darkness, City of Light
by Marge Piercy
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Author: Marge PiercyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-08-12
ISBN: 0449912752
Number of pages: 496
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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- ISBN13: 9780449912751
- Condition: New
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Book Review: A disappointing treatment of the French Revolution
Summary: 3 Stars
As a long time admirer of Ms Piercy's work, I picked up a copy of "City of Darkness : City of Light" to enjoy on holiday. It seemed to promise all the enjoyment of "Gone For Soldiers" - an epic novel of WWII beautifully told from a number of perspectives. . Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations - or indeed the reviews I've read of it. Maybe the problem was that of the characters: all well-known players in the politics of the time. I knew a lot about them already and this book didn't seem to add much. I think Piercy deserves applause for her recognition of the role of women. However, if you want the really great contemporary novel of the French Revolution, try Hilary Mantel's "A Place of Greater Safety".
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