maria_elisabeth's review
1.0
So boring and dry... My eyes couldn't stay open.
The book takes place in Japan, which was the only thing I actually enjoyed to see, and even that we don't get a lot of.
And there was this one word in japanese, that was writen wrong all the time... Annoying!
The book takes place in Japan, which was the only thing I actually enjoyed to see, and even that we don't get a lot of.
And there was this one word in japanese, that was writen wrong all the time... Annoying!
larose's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
raven88's review
5.0
I absolutely adored this book for so many reasons, and it will definitely be a book I shall re-read in years to come. Opening in the killing fields of Vietnam where a photographer takes the defining war photograph of his career, but suffers a classic case of PTSD in its aftermath. Moving between Vietnam, Japan. and Jonathan’s former life back home in rural England, Harding depicts all three locations in panoramic detail, capturing the essence of nature and setting against these beautiful backdrops the futility and destruction of war, turbulent relationships, and exploring notions of home. The language just flows through the reader, the descriptions present themselves as technicolour photographs, and the exploration of Johnathon’s life and emotions is poignant and resonates with emotion. Quite simply a beautiful book.
advcroft's review
3.0
The writing is absolutely beautiful. There were several occasions when it took my breath away. This book will make you stop and think, but I doubt I will remember it in a few months time.
More...