From: Dr. Ruth I. Gordon <Druthgo>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 19:20:11 -0800

Forgot to mention the Paterson. Brilliant--tight, economical of wordage
(alas, unlike some uncontrolled books). Empathetic and sympathetic and so very timely. Not really 1899 becoming 1900. It's 1999 becoming right now. Fully developed characters--all of them--and, as usual, Paterson never uses the wrong verb.

She's a wonder and isn't it lucky we have her. Yep.

Must mention major disappointment (is this allowed??) Jean Fritz, my idol, etc., etc.--some incorrect historical non?ct in "Lafayette". When I read one error, I'm always afraid there are others. Shame on copy editor and editor. Tch. tch. Also--protagonist, Lafayette, albeit an interesting person, never quite comes off the page and as for his importance in the American Revolution--I'm not sure that it was quite clearly demonstrated.

 Grandma (no, I was NOT there to greet the Marquis)[not proofed]

================="You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty." Jessica Mitford (191796)
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