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cornmaven 's review for:
Anil's Ghost
by Michael Ondaatje
Well, I tried it. But it was way too intellectual for me. There was a good story in there somewhere, and the language was very poetic. Probably too poetic.
I like historical fiction, and I was interested in this tale about finding the bodies of the "disappeared". But Ondaatje just uses too many $50 words. You can tell he can't help himself. I envision him sitting in some Manhattan apartment with a pipe leaning back in his chair as he pontificates.
I cared a lot about the characters and they were drawn well. But I got 1/3 of the way through the book and realized I didn't have the energy to slog through two thirds more of ethereal language.
I really would have liked to have found out what happened. Maybe in another life. Or eternity, when I have more time.
I like historical fiction, and I was interested in this tale about finding the bodies of the "disappeared". But Ondaatje just uses too many $50 words. You can tell he can't help himself. I envision him sitting in some Manhattan apartment with a pipe leaning back in his chair as he pontificates.
I cared a lot about the characters and they were drawn well. But I got 1/3 of the way through the book and realized I didn't have the energy to slog through two thirds more of ethereal language.
I really would have liked to have found out what happened. Maybe in another life. Or eternity, when I have more time.