A review by read_my_mind
The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel

2.0

Full of weird symbolism, this book is not for those who seek a thrilling journey in historical settings. There were parts which were beautiful and heart wrenching but the overall meaning is left for the reader to figure out away from the actual pages of this novel, because there they won't find much. Musings on generational divides, technology, religion and mystery and hardships of people in rural villages are the main themes and if you want to meditate on these topics, then this book is great. Otherwise, it's a bit of a jumble. There is a mysterious-magical strain in the storyline so don't expect a realistic story.