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Nov 02, 2016Liselara rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Julian Fellowes is a genius especially when he puts his stories on film. I've never been a fan of long drawn out British historical novels or films until I came across Downton Abby; I loved every moment of it. So when I picked up Belgravia, I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into it. From a reader's standpoint, I found the characters one-dimensional. It was as if Julian had a specific actor or actors in mind when he was penning this and as a result, the characters didn't emerge well on paper. I didn't "get" the tension on the eve of the battle of Waterloo or the intricacies of having a supplier as a guest at a grand ball. Figuring that there will be a BBC or Masterpiece Theatre production down the line, I closed the book and will wait for the movie where actors can bring the scenes and characters alive.