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"The Falls", Part III Family

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"The Falls", Part III Family

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THE FALLS
Joyce Carol Oates


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Now, I've just started this part - it's on disk 9. Looks like it's going over to the POV of the children now.
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I find it ironic how Royale's mother wants to control his upcoming marriage - in the way that the grandmother plagued his father's life.
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There's the kids, fascinated with the Widow Bride - but what they don't realize is they actually know her - quite well.
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I am still awaiting for Ariah to have some redeeming qualities. By now, Royale has called off his wedding due to the strange, inexplicable encounter with the woman in black. I know we want to push toward his unraveling the mystery of his father. But Ariah is just totally irrational and just unlikeable to me.
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eskimommafl wrote:I am still awaiting for Ariah to have some redeeming qualities. By now, Royale has called off his wedding due to the strange, inexplicable encounter with the woman in black. I know we want to push toward his unraveling the mystery of his father. But Ariah is just totally irrational and just unlikeable to me.
I agree. I don't find her likable at all. I've now read the book twice and still find her irritating and the cause of many problems for everyone who has contact with her.
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Who was the woman in black? I thought it might be Nina Olshaker, but she could not be found as a witness when they had the second trial
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Good question. It's not clear if she is a live person or a spirit. I tend to think a spirit.
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