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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
The best book I have read this year. I couldn’t put it down.
Numa voz tecida na complexidade própria de quem emprega um enfoque sensorial e intelectual plúrimo sobre a realidade, Luiselli narra uma viagem familiar que evoca outras travessias de vários povos e famílias, êxodos diversos, tragédias singulares incontáveis.
Uma ficção que deixa o amargo de boca típico da não ficção mais crua. Culmina num resultado «road trip a quatro mãos», o compasso de viagem na travessia necessária e inescapável de cada um, almejando como destino a salvação possível.
Uma ficção que deixa o amargo de boca típico da não ficção mais crua. Culmina num resultado «road trip a quatro mãos», o compasso de viagem na travessia necessária e inescapável de cada um, almejando como destino a salvação possível.
Interesting novel explores how children can be lost and how others respond; how we document our world, especially through sound (documentarist vs. documentarian -- that part was not so interesting to me); and a family road trip from New York to the Southwest. I'm not sure a 10-year-old could do what was described in the book. Would be good to discuss.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
this is what happens when you dont trust your readers. simply disappointing, from an author who’s other work i really enjoy
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
To be honest, I was, at first, intimidated by this book. Its wordy paragraphs and lack of dialog informed me this was going to be a tedious read. Yet, this was not the case. The author wisely broke the narrative down into sections of 3 to 6 paragraphs which made for easier reading.
First and foremost, this is a story of a road trip - New York to Arizona. Included on this road trip are a husband and wife, their troubled marriage is unlikely to survive after they reach their destination, the husband's son from a previous marriage, age 10 and the wife's daughter from her previous marriage, age 5. The relationships among the steps are really sweet and loving. As a whole, they get along well and the children are indeed endearing.
Secondly, the story is about relocation, mainly forced. The author weaves two tales into the main body of work describing how, within the United States, the youngest and most vulnerable are taken from their parents and scattered to parts unknown.
Luiselli's work, which documents not only the times in which we live but also the tragedies of human relocation over the past 100+ years, asks questions which can not easily be answered but brings to light events which shouldn't be forgotten. Her writing is beautiful and her use of an antiquated form of media turns the reader into a voyeur of sorts, peering into the loneliness and hugeness of America. Still, be warned, it is a slow, tedious read with little action but worth the time if you can see it through.
First and foremost, this is a story of a road trip - New York to Arizona. Included on this road trip are a husband and wife, their troubled marriage is unlikely to survive after they reach their destination, the husband's son from a previous marriage, age 10 and the wife's daughter from her previous marriage, age 5. The relationships among the steps are really sweet and loving. As a whole, they get along well and the children are indeed endearing.
Secondly, the story is about relocation, mainly forced. The author weaves two tales into the main body of work describing how, within the United States, the youngest and most vulnerable are taken from their parents and scattered to parts unknown.
Luiselli's work, which documents not only the times in which we live but also the tragedies of human relocation over the past 100+ years, asks questions which can not easily be answered but brings to light events which shouldn't be forgotten. Her writing is beautiful and her use of an antiquated form of media turns the reader into a voyeur of sorts, peering into the loneliness and hugeness of America. Still, be warned, it is a slow, tedious read with little action but worth the time if you can see it through.
A very rich and interesting story of a family and their travels across the USA and about history, immigration, migration and death.
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very special, and engrossing. Especially the second half is perplexingly beautiful, and I can’t wait to reread it.
4,5*
4,5*
I started this book in print, and couldn’t get through it. Then I switched to an audiobook and couldn’t stop listening. The story of a family road trip, a complicated marriage, Native American issues, immigration issues will take your breath away. It is mostly read by the author, and she does wonderful job