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vanitha 's review for:
The Magic Mountain
by Thomas Mann
Time and illness—I have never read anyone articulate these things the way Mann does. There is something very subtle and yet very honest about his way. It’s hard to put into words; well, I am no writer. But this was wonderful.
My time with Hans Castorp was well spent, worth every second. I have developed a deep affection for him. I loved being in his head and in his company; his simplicity and humility were brought out well. The sanatorium is a very interesting setting for such profound thoughts, providing a perfect atmosphere.
I really, really loved the deliberate slow pace, symbolism, philosophical musings, and deep character development. Talk about challenging your mind and touching your soul—yeah, this book did that for me, in a very unhurried, serene manner. A very unique book as the blurb says, have never read anything like it.
This is an experience that I shall cherish, and I am definitely coming back to it.
“It is remarkable how a man cannot summarize his thoughts in even the most general sort of way without betraying himself completely, without putting his whole self into it, quite unawares, presenting as if in allegory the basic themes and problems of his life.”
“Isn't it grand, isn't it good, that language has only one word for everything we associate with love - from utter sanctity to the most fleshly lust? The result is perfect clarity in ambiguity, for love cannot be disembodied even in its most sanctified forms, nor is it without sanctity even at its most fleshly. Love is always simply itself, both as a subtle affirmation of life and as the highest passion; love is our sympathy with organic life.”
“Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.”
My time with Hans Castorp was well spent, worth every second. I have developed a deep affection for him. I loved being in his head and in his company; his simplicity and humility were brought out well. The sanatorium is a very interesting setting for such profound thoughts, providing a perfect atmosphere.
I really, really loved the deliberate slow pace, symbolism, philosophical musings, and deep character development. Talk about challenging your mind and touching your soul—yeah, this book did that for me, in a very unhurried, serene manner. A very unique book as the blurb says, have never read anything like it.
This is an experience that I shall cherish, and I am definitely coming back to it.
“It is remarkable how a man cannot summarize his thoughts in even the most general sort of way without betraying himself completely, without putting his whole self into it, quite unawares, presenting as if in allegory the basic themes and problems of his life.”
“Isn't it grand, isn't it good, that language has only one word for everything we associate with love - from utter sanctity to the most fleshly lust? The result is perfect clarity in ambiguity, for love cannot be disembodied even in its most sanctified forms, nor is it without sanctity even at its most fleshly. Love is always simply itself, both as a subtle affirmation of life and as the highest passion; love is our sympathy with organic life.”
“Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.”