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schnauzermum's review against another edition
4.0
Does an attempt to understand an individual imply justification of their behaviour? Enric Marco presented himself as an anti-Franco fighter and survivor of the Nazi concentration camps. His deceptions were revealed by historian Benito Bermejo. In this non-fiction novel, Cercas explores Marco’s motives for his deception, and uses it as a starting point for a reflection on the role of reality and fiction, and the stories we tell about ourselves. In places it is a little repetitive, but I recommend it.
mcbibliotecaria's review against another edition
4.0
Incredibly written book on impostor syndrome. The author's and the subject. Makes you question your own role in history vs storytelling. If fiction is lies then literature is supposed to fool us so if humans lie is it not an oratory literature??
lizziebennett's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
jandileida's review against another edition
3.0
3,5. Scrittura sempre piacevole quella di Cercas, tema interessante. Effettivamente Marco è tra le pieghe di ognuno di noi ma ripeterlo ogni 10 pagine non giova troppo all'opera.
sergioruizperez's review against another edition
3.0
Para mi es un 2.5. El autor ha invertido mucho trabajo en la obra y es muy preciso. Sin embargo, el personaje no me interesa mucho. Tengo la impresión, además, de que hay demasiado relleno, le da demasiadas vueltas a algunas cosas. Entiendo que Cercas tiene un estilo muy particular de escribir, pero no conecto para nada con él. Hay cosas que me irritan sobremanera.
No creo que vuelva a leer nada de Javier Cercas.
No creo que vuelva a leer nada de Javier Cercas.
katy_bee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Not my normal choice- this one was for book club- but interesting to mix it up a bit! The story of Marco is interesting. I felt less interested in Javier's own musings or his relationship with his son. Overall it could have done with being a bit tighter.
Nonetheless it was a good insight into recent Spanish history and the oddities of Marco himself
Nonetheless it was a good insight into recent Spanish history and the oddities of Marco himself
sidharthvardhan's review against another edition
5.0
This one needs a big review. But got headaches.
ehova11's review against another edition
3.0
I thought Enric Marco was an interesting character, the book felt overwhelming with getting feeling into Javier Cercas’ life and him working on the Enric Marco project