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Review Date: 4/9/2008
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"This is a book about war and the devastation of war on the innocent. It makes an impact not so much in the descriptions of battle and devastation but in the dreamy quality to the story itself. Archeological pathologists find a body among others in a tomb which seems to be only five years dead. Their quest is to prove it had been reburied by government forces rather than by the various factions involved in Sri Lanka's civil war. With incredible use of language Ondaatje weaves the events from the past into the present and thus we are drawn into the events with the people involved. A beautiful book."
Review Date: 8/2/2008
"This is tough going at first until you get used to the way it is written. Then you see the humor in this picture of the incredible struggle of a lazy man with an obsession. Seems like an oxymoran doesn't it? Read it and see. Very tight and typical Faulkner."
Review Date: 8/2/2008
"An interesting picture of a man who is disconnected from himself. Said to be an indictment of business, but I see it as rather what can happen when we put all our focus on externals in general.
Slow going if you are used to modern pulp fiction, but well worth the effort to enjoy the development of the character which is Babbitt, a businessman."
Slow going if you are used to modern pulp fiction, but well worth the effort to enjoy the development of the character which is Babbitt, a businessman."
Review Date: 6/5/2008
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"This was a fascinating and beautifully written portrayal of a young woman's nervous breakdown. Based on Plath's own experiences, the story takes you into the thought distortions of someone who is suffering from depression and all the other factors making up a nervous collapse. I particularly enjoyed Plath's use of language. Excellent reading."
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