The novel fails to live up to its promise of a witty take on 1940s aristocratic complacency and was underwhelming. Revisiting the book confirms this sentiment, as it is considered a modern classic but does not meet expectations.
The reviewer found 'Love in a Cold Climate' disappointing, as it did not deliver on the expected wit and humor. They felt the novel's portrayal of aristocratic life in the 1940s was lackluster and failed to engage them. Even upon revisiting the book, their opinion remained unchanged, as they found it underwhelming despite its reputation as a modern classic. They concluded that the novel does not live up to the high expectations set by its promise of a sparkling romantic comedy.
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Nancy Mitford's Love in A Cold Climate fails to live up to its promise of a witty take on the complacency of 1940s aristocratics.
Revisiting Love in A Cold Climate, a novel by Nancy Mitford that's considered a modern classic but was underwhelming.
The novel was funny and witty, moving along at a good pace, and compelling.