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gul96 's review for:
Bitter Lemons of Cyprus
by Lawrence Durrell
informative
medium-paced
Imperialist nonsense wrapped up in gratuitous flowery language.
The author approaches the sensitive topic of the 'Cyprus dispute' with a level of cognitive dissonance that was frustrating; on one hand he acknowledges that the British have full government control over the island and how frustrating it must be for the Greeks (Turks and others are largely ignored) but laments the the residents right to self determination. Greeks and Turks are often belittled as less intelligent and more swayed by emotions whilst any criticism of him is met with defensiveness. His role as a government worker demonstrates this mentality as well.
No doubt there is violence and inexcusable actions by Greeks and Turks but his stance lacks any self reflection to his own place as a British person.
The only saving grace is the few fleeting moments of well crafted lines and interesting bits of history around the colonialism and types of wine he harps on about.
The author approaches the sensitive topic of the 'Cyprus dispute' with a level of cognitive dissonance that was frustrating; on one hand he acknowledges that the British have full government control over the island and how frustrating it must be for the Greeks (Turks and others are largely ignored) but laments the the residents right to self determination. Greeks and Turks are often belittled as less intelligent and more swayed by emotions whilst any criticism of him is met with defensiveness. His role as a government worker demonstrates this mentality as well.
No doubt there is violence and inexcusable actions by Greeks and Turks but his stance lacks any self reflection to his own place as a British person.
The only saving grace is the few fleeting moments of well crafted lines and interesting bits of history around the colonialism and types of wine he harps on about.