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hollyrebeccasmith's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed it. However, I would only recommend it if you like more cerebral reads.
juniperd's review against another edition
4.0
I think I read this too fast, by which I mean, I am sad the reading of this book is finished. Banville is in a category and class all of his own.
calixita's review against another edition
2.0
This novel had a lot of interesting ideas but they didn't always connect for me and occasionally just came off as pretentious.
nooneyouknow's review against another edition
4.0
One of the finest first pages ever written (with many more dazzling pages that follow). Incredibly well-wrought, though not always an easy read as a result. Keeps your brain working, but offers many delightful insights. I also liked the interplay of infinities and boundaries throughout. Lots to discover here.
lesserjoke's review against another edition
1.0
This story of the Greek god Hermes narrating the events surrounding a modern patriarch's deathbed is unbearably pretentious and unforgivably cruel to its characters. Add to that an utterly inconsequential plot and I just couldn't wait to be through with it.
annettefunnycello's review against another edition
1.0
I didn't finish it. Too clever by half yet not interesting. Indulgent style.
sofiaaa_lee's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
coleyannknits's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
fictionista3's review against another edition
So. Boring. Could not fathom spending 200+ more pages with these characters.
finfortess's review against another edition
2.0
This was a very strange book. It seduced me in the beginning with it's talk of Greek Gods and it's elegant prose, but as it went on it became more boring, more confusing, and less enjoyable. I was confused with who was talking as the POV switches weren't apparent, until it was too late. In reality, nothing of great importance happens in 273 pages. I wouldn't recommend this book.