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A review by aellereads
The Pages by Hugo Hamilton
3.0
The Pages is a delightful and immersive book following the incredible journey of Die Rebellion, a first edition novel nearly burned by the Nazis in May 1933. Through multiple historical events that have immensely shaped the European culture, Hugo Hamilton looks at past and present nation, culture, race and ideology matters.
Hamilton gives voice to the novel, making him a poignant and extraordinary narrator. As a book lover, it was refreshing to imagine books as living entities, each with their own voices, stories, secrets and thoughts. Having a novel narrating his very own account spanning over a century gave a more intimate reading experience which I loved.
Though vastly detailed and researched, the many characters and individual timelines were sometimes confusing, unconnected and blurring the main storyline. I felt some stories could have been left aside to give a stronger narrative to the main cast. Regardless, The Pages beautifully combines the love of literature, art, history and memory in one unique and compelling story.
*I would like to thank NetGalley for giving me a free copy in exchange for my honest review.
Hamilton gives voice to the novel, making him a poignant and extraordinary narrator. As a book lover, it was refreshing to imagine books as living entities, each with their own voices, stories, secrets and thoughts. Having a novel narrating his very own account spanning over a century gave a more intimate reading experience which I loved.
Though vastly detailed and researched, the many characters and individual timelines were sometimes confusing, unconnected and blurring the main storyline. I felt some stories could have been left aside to give a stronger narrative to the main cast. Regardless, The Pages beautifully combines the love of literature, art, history and memory in one unique and compelling story.
*I would like to thank NetGalley for giving me a free copy in exchange for my honest review.