goroshyna's review against another edition
3.0
Якимось чином за останній час я прочитала кілька романів, де події розвиваються на тлі першої або другої світової війни, — скрізь автори намагалися реалістично показати жахіття тих часів, і «Мандоліна капітана Кореллі» не виняток. З часом шок від описаного змінюється на приглушене виснаження, тому я не буду торкатися теми війни в цьому відгуку.
Натомість я скажу, що маю невелику слабкість до історій, які охоплюють не одне покоління, — а цей роман саме такий. Мені сподобалося, як Луі де Берньєр вибудував світ і його мешканців, хоча іноді сама історія мене знуджувала, і я не поверталася до книжки по кілька днів.
Я оцінила, що фінал, хоч і зворушливий, не був пафосним. Він нагадав мені Маркеса, але це можна пробачити.
Натомість я скажу, що маю невелику слабкість до історій, які охоплюють не одне покоління, — а цей роман саме такий. Мені сподобалося, як Луі де Берньєр вибудував світ і його мешканців, хоча іноді сама історія мене знуджувала, і я не поверталася до книжки по кілька днів.
Я оцінила, що фінал, хоч і зворушливий, не був пафосним. Він нагадав мені Маркеса, але це можна пробачити.
inquietry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
De Bernières only really liked writing about Corelli and the book fell apart when he wasn’t in the scene; the first 100 pages were vacuous and the last 80 pages felt rushed.
Besides that, the middle was a thoroughly enjoyable read with rich characterisation- the whimsy and youth of Pelagia and Corelli, punctuated by the wisdom and care of Iannis, along side the power and warmth of Drosoula and Carlo.
Adored and nostalgic, but don’t understand why it’s my dad’s favourite book (sorry dad)
Besides that, the middle was a thoroughly enjoyable read with rich characterisation- the whimsy and youth of Pelagia and Corelli, punctuated by the wisdom and care of Iannis, along side the power and warmth of Drosoula and Carlo.
Adored and nostalgic, but don’t understand why it’s my dad’s favourite book (sorry dad)
cowboyshakespeare's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
too much centrist pro british bs
manishakerai's review against another edition
4.0
Yeah I agree with the comments below, apart from the ending, this was a blinder of a book. Odyssian in scope, I found it real epic, but what really stood out for me was the way de Bernieres mixes humour and real sadness. I loved Corelli as a character, you know he's gonna be lovable as soon as he's introduced in the book. I'll definitely be reading more of de Bernieres' other books now. Great.
jessthebookworm's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
Set before and during World War II, on the Greek island of Cephallonia, this story follows Pelagia, a girl who grew up on the island and who has to deal with the occupying forces of Italy arriving on her doorstep and moving into her town and her house.
Pelagia was engaged to a boy from the island who went off to fight the war, but then Captain Corelli from Italy arrives, with his jovial nature and his talent for playing the mandolin, and the previous fiance is all but forgotten.
Pelagia and Corelli must deal with the fact that he is part of the enemy, and they must deal with the fact that he might not survive the war. Their love does not seem possible.
This book was written in the most beautiful way, and the words really enchanted me. But it does lose points for how bad the last quarter of the book was. It was rushed and weird and I can't say that I enjoyed the ending at all.
Set before and during World War II, on the Greek island of Cephallonia, this story follows Pelagia, a girl who grew up on the island and who has to deal with the occupying forces of Italy arriving on her doorstep and moving into her town and her house.
Pelagia was engaged to a boy from the island who went off to fight the war, but then Captain Corelli from Italy arrives, with his jovial nature and his talent for playing the mandolin, and the previous fiance is all but forgotten.
Pelagia and Corelli must deal with the fact that he is part of the enemy, and they must deal with the fact that he might not survive the war. Their love does not seem possible.
This book was written in the most beautiful way, and the words really enchanted me. But it does lose points for how bad the last quarter of the book was. It was rushed and weird and I can't say that I enjoyed the ending at all.
marthe's review against another edition
3.0
Rather disappointed. The quality of the writing varies quite a lot, the attempts at humour are a bit too easy/obvious to my taste. The beginning was good, the middle rather painful, and I kept hoping the ending would make up for it. Despite the high potential in this book, it did not, and I have been grumbling about trudging my way through this book since then.
ursulahall's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lizbiz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
alexlovestucci's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0