t seems like we are hearing daily now of sex scandals and the issue of consent in the entertainment and political arenas. Anatomy of a Scandal deals with this issue as well in the political field in Britain. It is told through multiple points of view: James, Sophie, and Kate. Scandal also moves between past and present. It is clearly shown who the narrator is and when, so it prevents reader confusion.
It is a character driven novel and we find out how the past affects who people become. It was intriguing to read how one event can shape a whole person’s life. It is a slow moving novel but I found myself interested in the court case. You wonder throughout the novel if James is guilty or not. We do get the answer to this question.
I felt for Sophie throughout the novel as she tries to decide what she is going to do: Support her husband or not? She wonders did he do this or not? I liked Kate a lot. She is a very tough barrister that I would like to see more of. She did have to grow on me but she became my favorite character.
Though slow moving, the plot twists keep you going. I had difficultly reading it because it was almost too glacial for me, but then we would get a twist and it would keep me wanting to read it. I absolutely loved the end! I wanted more when I was finished. The ending was very satisfying for me.
Anatomy of a Scandal is recommended. Special thanks to Atria Books and Emily Bestler Books for sending me a print arc copy!
It is a character driven novel and we find out how the past affects who people become. It was intriguing to read how one event can shape a whole person’s life. It is a slow moving novel but I found myself interested in the court case. You wonder throughout the novel if James is guilty or not. We do get the answer to this question.
I felt for Sophie throughout the novel as she tries to decide what she is going to do: Support her husband or not? She wonders did he do this or not? I liked Kate a lot. She is a very tough barrister that I would like to see more of. She did have to grow on me but she became my favorite character.
Though slow moving, the plot twists keep you going. I had difficultly reading it because it was almost too glacial for me, but then we would get a twist and it would keep me wanting to read it. I absolutely loved the end! I wanted more when I was finished. The ending was very satisfying for me.
Anatomy of a Scandal is recommended. Special thanks to Atria Books and Emily Bestler Books for sending me a print arc copy!