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rhonaea's review
4.0
A lengthy and fulsome read, each page packed full. The work of literary genius, but perhaps, I would, of it’s time. I can’t imagine I would have got much from this as a younger reader, it took the life experience to get my head round it.
philosophie's review
5.0
Even though it took me ages to finish this massive read, the eloquence and the elegancy of the prose blew me away. I absolutely adored the fact that the plot was non linear,at least during the first 3 books, whilst the landscape descriptions were mesmerizing and haunting.
This is definitely an unparallel piece of art, full of philosophical reflections and beautifully written passages about love.
Yes, one day I found myself writing down with trembling fingers the four words (four letters! four faces!) with which every story-teller since the world began has staked his slender claim to the attention of his fellow-men. Words which presage simply the old story of an artist coming of age. I wrote: "Once upon a time…." And I felt as if the whole universe had given me a nudge!
This is definitely an unparallel piece of art, full of philosophical reflections and beautifully written passages about love.
Yes, one day I found myself writing down with trembling fingers the four words (four letters! four faces!) with which every story-teller since the world began has staked his slender claim to the attention of his fellow-men. Words which presage simply the old story of an artist coming of age. I wrote: "Once upon a time…." And I felt as if the whole universe had given me a nudge!
drewsof's review against another edition
5.0
Simply amazing. Heart-wrenchingly beautiful meditations on love, life, war, everything. The story of a group of people living in Alexandria just before World War II - but its so much more than that. Give yourself a few months and take your time - something I rarely, if ever, do - and soak up this book like a hot bath on a cool night. You will not be disappointed, I promise you.
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Mountolive - http://wp.me/pGVzJ-gb
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REVIEWS (specific to the books):
Justine - http://wp.me/sGVzJ-justine
Balthazar - http://wp.me/pGVzJ-g6
Mountolive - http://wp.me/pGVzJ-gb
Clea - http://wp.me/pGVzJ-gg
philosophie's review against another edition
5.0
Even though it took me ages to finish this massive read, the eloquence and the elegancy of the prose blew me away. I absolutely adored the fact that the plot was non linear,at least during the first 3 books, whilst the landscape descriptions were mesmerizing and haunting.
This is definitely an unparallel piece of art, full of philosophical reflections and beautifully written passages about love.
Yes, one day I found myself writing down with trembling fingers the four words (four letters! four faces!) with which every story-teller since the world began has staked his slender claim to the attention of his fellow-men. Words which presage simply the old story of an artist coming of age. I wrote: "Once upon a time…." And I felt as if the whole universe had given me a nudge!
This is definitely an unparallel piece of art, full of philosophical reflections and beautifully written passages about love.
Yes, one day I found myself writing down with trembling fingers the four words (four letters! four faces!) with which every story-teller since the world began has staked his slender claim to the attention of his fellow-men. Words which presage simply the old story of an artist coming of age. I wrote: "Once upon a time…." And I felt as if the whole universe had given me a nudge!
avitalgadcykman's review against another edition
5.0
So far, I read Justine, and Balthazar in the light of Justine. impressive prose, interesting characters.
rawcanenet's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beautify written
festivemanb's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
joannawnyc's review against another edition
4.0
I do like a novel (or series of novels) that examines a situation from all sides and makes each viewpoint seem plausible, and The Alexandria Quartet is a stunner of an example. Plus the setting in the middle east of the 30s only improves things.
darwin8u's review against another edition
5.0
Here are my review of the individual books:
1. Justine
2. Balthazar
3. Mountolive*
4. Clea*
* Reviews in process
1. Justine
2. Balthazar
3. Mountolive*
4. Clea*
* Reviews in process