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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
I really do not understand the premise of this book. The beginning was enthralling. A story of love and passion, violence and hurt. Then the author jettisons his characters for a mish mash of something that i never really understood. The reintroduction of his early characters for parts of the book are the only things that got me through the book which was overall deathly dull and dreary. Its 2 stars are only because of Anna, Claire and Coop
Not for everyone but every sentence was worth reading and rereading.
The writing is beautiful and free of sharp edges, but the book is about feeling and not events (which by no means implies that nothing happens in this book because a lot does happen). It's a fairly introspective read and it leaves you with incomplete stories (aren't all stories incomplete any ways?). If you're looking to give yourself a bit of a bluesy moodiness on a beautiful afternoon this book will do the trick nicely.
I realize that my review makes it sound as if I didn't like the book and perhaps I didn't in a certain way but I still found it an enjoyable read, if that sentence made sense to you, you'll probably enjoy this book.
I realize that my review makes it sound as if I didn't like the book and perhaps I didn't in a certain way but I still found it an enjoyable read, if that sentence made sense to you, you'll probably enjoy this book.
These stories intertwine in melancholy contemplation of love, twin souls, breaking apart and coming together again. A breathtaking read. Jhumpa Lahiri is right, when you get to the end, you just want to start over again.
the entire book was beautiful and compelling but obviously i was most captivated by the parts that took place in northern california and the border with nevada. fascinating examination of family and fatherhood.
i do think the narrative structure ultimately undermined the strength of the characters but the second story was good enough to make up for it
i do think the narrative structure ultimately undermined the strength of the characters but the second story was good enough to make up for it
First half of the book was an intriguing read. Loved the characters and the unfolding story. Lost interest when the story moved to France and then beyond Anna. This was two books in one, the second one not interesting at all. Disappointing.
superb and haunting writing, as always, ...and too short
I agree with Erin- while everyone said this was Ondaatje's best book, I loved both Anil's Ghost and The English Patient more. And I was left wanting more with this one. Ondaatje's one of my personal favorite authors, so I was especially let down.
Michael Ondaatje doesn't write in a straightforward manner. Multiple stories and locations criss and cross. The main themes in this story seem to be abandonment and loss. The descriptions of people, places and passions are truly lovely.