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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
This book was just lovely. I think I enjoyed it more than The History of the Siege of Lisbon, although I gave it the same rating.
Death With Interruptions is divided into two sections: first we discover that death has abandoned a country, and we get to observe the way in which a government and its people deal with this phenomenon; second, the story is described from death's point of view when she is unable to kill a certain cellist and falls in love with him instead.
Although I'm very much a rookie in regards to Saramago's writing, I imagine this book is more satirical and ridiculous than his others, certainly more so than The History of the Siege of Lisbon. I love the way Saramago challenges our cultural notions surrounding death, as demonstrated by the polarized attitudes that present themselves when eternal life becomes the norm. Then playing with the concept of death falling in love was something that was just so enjoyable to witness, something that made the book truly original.
I'll be taking a break from Saramago for a while yet, but he's fast becoming an author I can rely on not to disappoint.
Death With Interruptions is divided into two sections: first we discover that death has abandoned a country, and we get to observe the way in which a government and its people deal with this phenomenon; second, the story is described from death's point of view when she is unable to kill a certain cellist and falls in love with him instead.
Although I'm very much a rookie in regards to Saramago's writing, I imagine this book is more satirical and ridiculous than his others, certainly more so than The History of the Siege of Lisbon. I love the way Saramago challenges our cultural notions surrounding death, as demonstrated by the polarized attitudes that present themselves when eternal life becomes the norm. Then playing with the concept of death falling in love was something that was just so enjoyable to witness, something that made the book truly original.
I'll be taking a break from Saramago for a while yet, but he's fast becoming an author I can rely on not to disappoint.
Funny enough but not written in a style I enjoyed. I found sentance long and tedious with little connection between them- the framework was definitely there but for me the story didn’t quite hold itself together.
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loved it
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Brilliant writing. Creative, imaginative, and bold. But, the unorthodox narrative structure didn't pull me along. When the personification of death becomes full-blown, the flow stalls.
First sentence and the last sentence are identical. I love that.
First sentence and the last sentence are identical. I love that.
slow-paced