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Mar · 10-25-2001, 12:44 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by sunsetcurls:

I thought the unexpected use of 'harsh language' was interesting, and kind of emphasized the acceptance of ugly/harsh things in that world. Even though I'm not a prude, I was a little shocked by it...

I'm pretty sure it's not a sequel or a take off on anything--it's probably just her writing style and the reader is just tossed into the deep end, so to speak.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree.

I couldn't help myself and finished it last night!

10-25-2001, 12:44 PM	#15
Mar Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 21,109	Book Club: The Dress Lodger--Chapter 1 <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by sunsetcurls: I thought the unexpected use of 'harsh language' was interesting, and kind of emphasized the acceptance of ugly/harsh things in that world. Even though I'm not a prude, I was a little shocked by it... I'm pretty sure it's not a sequel or a take off on anything--it's probably just her writing style and the reader is just tossed into the deep end, so to speak.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I agree. I couldn't help myself and finished it last night!