by Michael Ondaatje
This was such a lovely, moving story, and much more complex than it seems at first glance. It was only once I had a few hours to think about it, after finishing it, that the full scope and repercussions of the events became clear for me. And I won't say any more, so as not to spoil it for anyone wan...
It's impossible to not wonder at the writing ability of Ondaatje, so why three stars? The idea of the book is interesting, the effect of a mother's secret life on her children. Yet it is largely the story of women told by a man. Not Ondaatje but the narrator of the story, the son. There's som...
Warlight by Michael Ondaatje is a story I had a lot of trouble following. I got lost and never really recovered. It covers many time periods and is an adult telling a story within a story. The philosophical premise of memory versus reality is intriguing. However, unfortunately, reading and trying to...
What a revelatory follow-up to fellow Man Booker nominee Snap:Warlight that is. Suddenly I understand just how much Yankees love their cop dramas and Brits love their espionage. And I'm hoping these are the two worst this year's long list has to offer.In my review of Snap, I ranted a bit about my di...
As I listened to this novel, I think that the audio of this novel enhanced it. As the narrator presented the tale, his tone added depth to the narration and I felt a darkness covering the whole novel. Since I am a huge fan of historical fiction, I really enjoyed this novel. I immediately got caught ...
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