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This book is a serious heavy weight of thought, history, life, art, love, oppression, magnified "what ifs" and the physical weight of this book matches the emotional weight it carries within its pages.
I found myself connected to the main character Archie Ferguson in more ways than one. Ironically. the story is told from the perspective of four different versions or what if paths Archies life could have taken. Throughout all of them I found some part of him to relate to whether it a personality characteristic, a thought he possessed or simply a hobby he thoroughly enjoyed.
I lived the history as he lived in through the details the author provides. What an amazing, tumultuous era Archie lived in and what a keen perspective he carried throughout the novel.
Truth be told, I've never read any Paul Auster's books before (gasp!) But I will read more of his writing after reading this!
I was inspired and exalted about being in the field of education as he raises us intellectuals up unto a pedestal in this novel. I felt through this character more and more proud of my intellectualism and throughout the readings I found myself less hidden about my thirst for knowledge. This book has made it into my top ten favorite books of all time. Well done Mr. Auster, well done.
**Anyone reading this review, serious tip; take notes to keep up with the varying life lines. It's almost necessary to keep track of the connections throughout. ****
I found myself connected to the main character Archie Ferguson in more ways than one. Ironically. the story is told from the perspective of four different versions or what if paths Archies life could have taken. Throughout all of them I found some part of him to relate to whether it a personality characteristic, a thought he possessed or simply a hobby he thoroughly enjoyed.
I lived the history as he lived in through the details the author provides. What an amazing, tumultuous era Archie lived in and what a keen perspective he carried throughout the novel.
Truth be told, I've never read any Paul Auster's books before (gasp!) But I will read more of his writing after reading this!
I was inspired and exalted about being in the field of education as he raises us intellectuals up unto a pedestal in this novel. I felt through this character more and more proud of my intellectualism and throughout the readings I found myself less hidden about my thirst for knowledge. This book has made it into my top ten favorite books of all time. Well done Mr. Auster, well done.
**Anyone reading this review, serious tip; take notes to keep up with the varying life lines. It's almost necessary to keep track of the connections throughout. ****