A review by tasowl
Apeirogon by Colum McCann
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Although there is much sadness in this book, the mood is never depressing. If anything, you will come away with a sliver of optimism that there may yet be hope for humanity. I was half-way through this book when the violence between Israelis and Palestinians exploded once again, so the story became even more poignant.
The two protagonists, who develop the strongest of friendships, display a quiet determination that belies the weight of their unfathomable grief. To know that the story is inspired by true events and real people makes it all the more extraordinary.
The way McCann interleaves the journeys of these two remarkable men with snippets of the history and geography of this troubled land adds layer upon layer of texture to this inspiring novel. I don't think I'll stop thinking about this book for a very long time.
The two protagonists, who develop the strongest of friendships, display a quiet determination that belies the weight of their unfathomable grief. To know that the story is inspired by true events and real people makes it all the more extraordinary.
The way McCann interleaves the journeys of these two remarkable men with snippets of the history and geography of this troubled land adds layer upon layer of texture to this inspiring novel. I don't think I'll stop thinking about this book for a very long time.