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tomcrisp
Jul 05, 2013tomcrisp rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
A significant book has been altered significantly. Titling this "Anthony Trollope's The Way We Live Now" is a stretch, as so many of Trollope's characters seem unrecognizable as cast and directed. Felix is supposed to be beautiful, above all. Trollope's Marie is no clumsy arriviste who easily throws herself into a man's arms. Lady Carbury is shrewd and beautiful. Paul Montague is dragged into the railroad deal, not one of its promoters. Etc. Michael Suchet, however, seems the picture of Melmotte. The book is deeply satirical, in spite of the many amusing peripheral character names - Julia Triplex, Damask Monogram, Dr. Palmoil (the explorer), John Crumb (the miller), Mr. Mixet (the baker),Sticinthemud, Slow & Bideawhile, Flatfleece, Batherbolt. I'd love to see a LONG series with everything in it. Could be powerful.