(12-19-2013, 12:22 PM)calebj123 Wrote: Also, one quick note on Mallon's Henry and Clara. I know he did a fair amount of research and I've heard his book is wonderfully written. I have not read it however as I didn't want to be influenced by any information that was fiction. He took quite a few liberties in order to create a better story, one big one for instance was he made Henry older than Clara, however in real life it was the opposite. Clara was two years older. I see Mallon's book as movie based on a true story. It's a wonderfully romanticized version of the facts.
Caleb, in Mallon's book Clara is actually two years older than Henry. Allow me to remark, I personally didn't find it romanticized, especially not towards the end, and I think in the essay on Linda's link Mallon points out pretty well what liberties he took. If I understood correctly, the matrix is facts, and the fictional part is that he added his interpretation and conclusions: possible thoughts, emotions, motives, etc., of the protagonists. That was also my impression when I read "Henry and Clara".
I take my hat off to your discipline not reading the book! It was sure a wise decision! Have you never been tempted? Will you read it when yours is finished? I would love to know what you think about it then!
PS: I love the cover of your book, it promises suspense! Was it your idea?
Did Rathbone get blamed?
