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A review by book_concierge
Tinkers by Paul Harding
4.0
A luminously written meditative novel. An old man lies on his death bed and recalls vignettes from his life and that of his father. The novel’s “plot” moves about without attention to chronology. There are long passages of philosophical musing. One incredible sentence is nearly a page long.
This is definitely a novel for the serious reader who relishes contemplation. There is no great action, no compelling story arc, no mystery, no thrill. Yes, things happen in the lives of three generations of Crosby men, but the focus is on their thought processes not on action.
The language is brilliant – sensual and vivid, rich and mellifluous. I kept reading passages aloud to anyone who would listen. I found it compelling and moving, an exploration of time, love, loss, disappointment, and the beauty of nature.
This is definitely a novel for the serious reader who relishes contemplation. There is no great action, no compelling story arc, no mystery, no thrill. Yes, things happen in the lives of three generations of Crosby men, but the focus is on their thought processes not on action.
The language is brilliant – sensual and vivid, rich and mellifluous. I kept reading passages aloud to anyone who would listen. I found it compelling and moving, an exploration of time, love, loss, disappointment, and the beauty of nature.