Reviews

The Twilight World by Werner Herzog

youngthespian42's review against another edition

4.0

Do you love Werner Herzog? If you do that’s all you need to know. This books matches the best of his canon of work. I was laughing at the absurdity of details and I was awestruck about his existential wonder and love for life and humanity.

This book reminded my a bit of Ant-Kind by Charlie Kaufman but optimistic instead of cynical. Ant-Kind over stays it’s welcome and the protagonist is horrendously unlikeable. Herzog profiles a, at times, monstrous person with such love and humanity you can’t help but be captivated. This is so short just read it.

krishooper's review

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.0

brandongryder's review

4.0

Almost a 5 star read. After watching "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" by Werner Herzog, I decided to pick this one up. It is a fascinating story about Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese soldier in WWII that was told in 1944 to stay behind the retreating Japanese army and defend the small island of Lubang in the Philippines. Onoda did as he was commanded to do and did not surrender until 1974. It is an incredible story told perfectly by Herzog.

farthestfrom's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

jjbg's review

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

3.25

murderpigeonsgobump's review

4.0

i finished this a week ago but forgot to add it which is fun

hsi02's review

adventurous inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

4.25

很喜欢这本书。淡淡地，日子就这么白过了，现实是可以颠覆的，是同时存在却不互斥的。

krishooper's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

4.0

twest92's review

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious fast-paced

4.0

aberdeenwaters's review

4.0

A mind-blowing story. I enjoyed the brevity, as well as the more meditative quality of it. But seriously, look up Hiroo Onoda. It's crazy.