Eadie B. (eadieburke) -
Book Description
From the bestselling author of "Corelli's Mandolin" and "The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts" comes an iridescent gem of storytelling that is "by turns wacky, mystical, and altogether compelling" ("Washington Post"). A young philosophy professor is the only citizen in his country who dares to renounce his country's cocaine mafia. This makes him the object of several assassination attempts and a national hero. His popularity, however, does not extend to the people he loves .
My Review
I enjoyed De Bernieres's Captain Corelli's Mandolin but not so much this book. It's a blend of tragedy, mysticism, and humor but not my favorite type of book. Mystical realism relies too much on the imagination and I am too much of a realist to be able to even enjoy this novel. I found it too complex and contrived. I'm sure others have really enjoyed it but I would only recommend this book to those who like this type of genre.
From the bestselling author of "Corelli's Mandolin" and "The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts" comes an iridescent gem of storytelling that is "by turns wacky, mystical, and altogether compelling" ("Washington Post"). A young philosophy professor is the only citizen in his country who dares to renounce his country's cocaine mafia. This makes him the object of several assassination attempts and a national hero. His popularity, however, does not extend to the people he loves .
My Review
I enjoyed De Bernieres's Captain Corelli's Mandolin but not so much this book. It's a blend of tragedy, mysticism, and humor but not my favorite type of book. Mystical realism relies too much on the imagination and I am too much of a realist to be able to even enjoy this novel. I found it too complex and contrived. I'm sure others have really enjoyed it but I would only recommend this book to those who like this type of genre.
