I disagree. It was hack writing; I think she was being paid by the word.
ANYWAY - I adored Kate Atkinson and am getting two more of her books at the library along with some Esther Freud!
We can't all like the same things - it would make life boring.
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In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic.
"Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her.
—James Barrie
Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum
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