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    RAGNAROK

    FEB. 1, 2012

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by A.S. Byatt

Though the cadences are like those of a fairy tale, a narrative seen through the eyes of a child, the chilling conclusion is... Full review >

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    A WHISTLING WOMAN

    DEC. 17, 2002

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A WHISTLING WOMAN

by A.S. Byatt

Not a perfect work, but an unarguably major one. Byatt’s quartet is well worth the time and attention it demands. Full review >

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    LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF STORIES

    MAY 2, 2004

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    THE CHILDREN’S BOOK

    OCT. 6, 2009

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THE CHILDREN’S BOOK

by A.S. Byatt

Ambitious, accomplished and intelligent in the author’s vintage manner. Full review >

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    THE BIOGRAPHER’S TALE

    JAN. 24, 2000

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THE BIOGRAPHER’S TALE

by A.S. Byatt

Not for Oprah’s Book Club—but readers willing to be lectured will be suitably rewarded. Full review >

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    ON HISTORIES AND STORIES

    MARCH 1, 2001

NONFICTION

ON HISTORIES AND STORIES

by A.S. Byatt

The overall effect is somewhat slight and rather disjointed, but not without attraction. Full review >

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