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A review by rumel456
The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell
5.0
It is probably the most overblown, the most undisciplined work I have ever read. At times it is wonderful and frequently it is utterly infuriating. It is however going to stay with me forever.
Exquisite unforgettable passages coexist with an often absurd and bombastic lexicon. Such diverse echoes as TS Eliot and John Le Carre reverberate throughout. Emotion blurs with intellect. Travelogue, philosophical examination and romance blur and blend with political thriller. There are also the undertones (overtones?) of the great British white male. Impossible to ignore even within their historical context.
There is also a thoroughly absorbing plot with a vast and complex cast of fascinating characters.
I don't think i have ever read a book where i have skipped so much and simultaneously found passages to read and reread again.
It’s tough going but definitely worth the roller coaster ride. It costs in time effort and patience but can be endlessly rewarding.
Exquisite unforgettable passages coexist with an often absurd and bombastic lexicon. Such diverse echoes as TS Eliot and John Le Carre reverberate throughout. Emotion blurs with intellect. Travelogue, philosophical examination and romance blur and blend with political thriller. There are also the undertones (overtones?) of the great British white male. Impossible to ignore even within their historical context.
There is also a thoroughly absorbing plot with a vast and complex cast of fascinating characters.
I don't think i have ever read a book where i have skipped so much and simultaneously found passages to read and reread again.
It’s tough going but definitely worth the roller coaster ride. It costs in time effort and patience but can be endlessly rewarding.