![]() ![]() ![]() Obviously, this unlikeableness is pretty far removed from the heroics of Gryffindor’s finest at Hogwarts. It still takes skill for a writer to be able to create that sort of atmosphere so vividly. This is certainly true but I don’t see why that necessarily means ‘The Casual Vacancy’ is a bad book. Having scanned a few reviews on Goodreads, the main complaint amongst readers seems to be that none of the characters are easy to love. Rowling received for it has been too harsh. However, after finally reading it for myself, I really do think the criticism that J. I admit I have had reservations about reading ‘The Casual Vacancy’ which was why I waited until I could get my hands on a free copy rather than buy it as soon as it was published just over a year ago. This event sends shockwaves through the small town of Pagford and the upcoming election sharply divides the community, particularly with regard to the future of a nearby council estate known as The Fields. ![]() Rowling’s first novel for adults, ‘The Casual Vacancy’, opens with t he sudden death of Barry Fairweather, a popular local parish councillor. ![]()
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