I haven't read it - and from your review I don't think I shall! I remember the TV film with John Hurt playing Crisp. The acting and direction were superb and of course, for its time, it was a brave film. But I remember that sense of not knowing that you describe. And vague depression rather than downright unhappiness. Presumably the film captured the book really well!
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Date: Friday, 5 February 2010 10:21 am (UTC)