Saturday, May 10, 2008

To Let by John Galsworthy

The end of this trilogy does not disappoint. Although the decisions made and habits formed in the earliest parts of the saga continue their lasting effect over the destiny of the youngest members of the family, the book is a gorgeous elegy to a certain instinct of possession--an elegy which all the while lovingly acknowledges the failures of those who possess this instinct. The story fits together very well. Little details also delighted me--most of all, the family name, Forsyte, which could not possibly be an accident. I look forward to returning to this saga time and time again.

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