Haewon L. (nunah) reviewed on 11/13/2010 + 17 more book reviews

I couldn't put this book down. I became engrossed with the twins. Through it I came to understand some of the issues that had been plaguing my sister and me, well mostly me, and I could relate with the conflict of wanting to be together and be apart at the same time. I came to love, hate, appreciate, and have a quiet understanding for the characters... And suddenly, it ended the way it did. WHY! All I was left with were more WHY WHY WHYs. It didn't make sense. I feel disappointed and betrayed by the narrator. I didn't understand Elspeth in the last few chapters. I didn't understand why no one sought to put things right. There was an unpleasant sense of resignation about how the story ended for all the characters. What I did love was Highgate Cemetery. I should have gone to visit at least once during the many times I'd been in London. I was spooked by Pere Lachaise 10 years ago, and I swore, no more cemeteries for me, but after reading this book, I want to walk where these characters have been. Seems silly, I know, a bit crazy and fanatic, all for a book. I mean, it's not like visiting Manhattan to seek out Carry Bradshaw's haunts. But I can't help it. The narrator was in love with Highgate, and really, it was the only part of the book that made me part with the book with a good feeling. Now I sit here, typing this review, with a bit of longing.

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