A review by sookieskipper
The Notebook, by José Saramago, مصطفی اسلامیه
5.0
This book is a mish-mash of memoir, biography and nostalgia. He writes in a world where there is both restriction and abundant means to write. Saramago decided to blog and "The Notebook" is its output.
Occasionally sad, oddly nostalgic, strangely whimsical, Saramago mourns for his fallen peers and celebrates their art. We see the day-to-day world through his eyes with tear inducing politics and unfathomable people. The writing is collection of perceptions on humanity through the eyes of an artistic mind. The flawless flow of words are only a bonus.
A must, must read for anyone who love to see writers being open about world affairs and critique current culture without a safety net.
Occasionally sad, oddly nostalgic, strangely whimsical, Saramago mourns for his fallen peers and celebrates their art. We see the day-to-day world through his eyes with tear inducing politics and unfathomable people. The writing is collection of perceptions on humanity through the eyes of an artistic mind. The flawless flow of words are only a bonus.
A must, must read for anyone who love to see writers being open about world affairs and critique current culture without a safety net.