I struggled to make history. The first chapters were laborious. No report, but it made me the same thing with my reading of Father Goriot and I felt to be back in college, before a book I never thought finish ... But (fortunately! ), I ended up being completely driven by history. Loved the universe has built the author. In his (many) plays descriptions on the effects of light and shadow, she portrays things as elements of the same picture. This created an oppressive atmosphere, dark and very pleasant. This is both very visual and poetic landscapes with dark, beautiful and natural ... A perfect gothic novel, in short. At first, I found that writing a little outdated from a bygone era heavier narrative ... However, as and I was seduced. In addition to its history, the author advocates the philosophy of concepts that bring charm to this item. Regarding the characters and the story itself precisely Adeline easily out from the rest of the protagonists. Note that Adeline embodies all virtue. She gets bullied, everyone wants it, she is confronted with human vices ... But she resists. It goes through many trials, trials that are going to develop it better. Despite some lengths (yes there are still not bad) the author gives us a rhythmic romance, romantic, incredible adventures and where the twists are linked to our delight. Once one enters the plot, which adheres to the writing of the author, it is completely embedded in the course of history! What I liked? The atmosphere of the novel, the supernatural touch with the dreams, the described landscapes ... The set is really entertaining. What I liked least? The torrent of tears shed by Adeline throughout the novel. She eventually annoy me more than anything else!
