The review makes it sound smart and thoughtful, but gentle and non cynical. What's the word for that tone? Some old-timey word. (I'm not too articulate today, derp.) It seems like a rare thing these days. The attempt often leads to something too saccharine or with too many forced lessons written into it.
The review makes it sound smart and thoughtful, but gentle and non cynical. What's the word for that tone? Some old-timey word. (I'm not too articulate today, derp.) It seems like a rare thing these days. The attempt often leads to something too saccharine or with too many forced lessons written into it.
Nice pick! I was wondering why the guy is familiar. Yeah, he is a notable name of the time:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Morley
- Here's where I heard of him: these books have a reputation among booksellers.
Parnassus on Wheels (novel, 1917)
The Haunted Bookshop (novel, 1919)