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The Sheltering Sky
The Sheltering Sky
Author: Paul Bowles
ISBN-13: 9780060199166
ISBN-10: 0060199164
Publication Date: 11/1/2000
Pages: 320
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Ecco
Book Type: Hardcover
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sarradee avatar reviewed The Sheltering Sky on + 47 more book reviews
Of all the Time Magazine 100 All Time list books that I've read this year, I found this one the most interesting and least annoying. Katherine (Kit) and Porter Moresby originally from New York travel to Africa with friend Tunner, in an attempt to resolve their marital difficulties. As they move further and further towards the Sahara, they seem to forget about the dangers implicit in their trip. When Porter is struck down by typhoid two thirds of the way through, Kit is slowly driven crazy and the last section of the book deals with her descent into madness and debauchery.

This was a pretty fascinating story, although the main characters were somewhat one-dimensional and hard to work up a large amount of empathy for the supporting characters were realistic and amusing. Especially the mother/son team that plague the Moresby's by showing up everywhere.
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An adventure story from a different era. Great discriptions. I never knew what was going to happen next.
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I really enjoyed this book. It surprised me several times and was enjoyable throughout. Highly recommend this book.