Yes, I think what we read has a greater resonance at certain times of our life. That's one of the reasons it's good to re-read, as not only do you see other things (often plot development) but respond differently to it.

Thanks. Interesting. I'm grateful Savor Dan, as I'm particularly interested in the means by which he achieves this, whatever our moral stance from that. Number 3 makes me uncomfortable, though I don't deny it. I'm looking forward to a re-read, more than ever. It's some time since I was last able to ...

How does Mr Donaldson manage to pursuade our sympathies and support toward the thief, murderer and rapist that is Angus Thrmopyle? (views broader than 'genius' much appreciated)

Hello everyone. Just arrived in this strange and wonderful world. I'm English, but live around Europe. Really glad that I've at long last realised that I'm inside historic literary times - too long have I looked at history as events long past and been stuck in the reading of past literary masters. H...