Now I tried my best to like this novel. I thought it might be a mixture of EF Benson and Barbara Pym, but I found it far too rambling and incoherent and I failed to make a link with any of the characters. I got irritated by the lengthy disorganised sentences, the lack of paragraphs, and no form to the plot. Although I do have an interest in the whims and inconsistencies of Anglican liturgy and sub denominations (high, low, Anglo-Catholic,etc) try as I might I couldn't sympathise with any of the characters or their ambitions - and although there were some amusing moments these weren't sufficient to lift it to a plane where it held my interest.
My rating? 3/10
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