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sujuv's review against another edition
4.0
A lyrical, poetic read. I very much enjoyed "The English Patient" but did not care for "Anil's Ghost," so I was uncertain how I would feel about this book. It took me into a world I knew nothing about - that of immigrant laborers building various public works structures in Toronto in the early part of the 20th century. In that Ondaatje planted a native Canadian who feels more at home with the immigrants than with his native countrypeople, and who falls in love with two very different actresses. It's hard to describe it any more than that in terms of plot, but then plot isn't really what I think about when I think of Ondaatje. Wonderful characters, a terrific sense of time and place, and beautiful writing.
caitiemylady's review against another edition
4.0
i have a lecture on this tomorrow so ill figure it out by then. pretty great, didn't catch me too much but I enjoyed 1920s-1930s Toronto...
mindgunk's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
sebds3036's review against another edition
4.0
A really interesting and well written book that I am working on for my Extended Essay. The way Ondaatje melds many different story lines into one is fantastic and the depth of his characters is wonderful. Also the various reoccurring themes of dreams, storytelling and language and culture add to the overall experience of the novel.
dr_oligo's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it. Took me a couple of tries to get going but am glad I stuck with it. Terrific characters and fascinating portrayal of the period.
ebokhyllami's review against another edition
2.0
Mmmhh... Avsnitt og deler i denne boka er aldeles nydelig skrevet. Roman i poesiform. Det som trekker kraftig ned er at den hopper frem og tilbake, persongalleriet er lite engasjerende og jeg vet ikke helt hvor Ondaatje vil med boka - verken før, under eller etter. Ja det er et bilde av samtidens Canada - forskjellen på fattig og rik og samfunnet forøvrig. Likevel, gav opp 100 sider før mål. Det er sjeldent! Spesielt med så tidvis god tekst. Vel..