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A review by colwellcat
When I'm Gone, Look for Me in the East by Quan Barry
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A beautiful, tranquil and thoroughly atmospheric read.
I'm surprised not to have seen/heard more people talking about this. Though it was a little tricky to get hold of in Australia, not really sure why. No one would sell me a digital copy with an Australian address - market rights can be odd. The library provided - but at some point I want to pick up my own copy, I feel this will be a future reread.
Tasked with finding the reincarnation of a great lama somewhere in the vast Mongolian landscape, a young Buddhist monk seeks assistance from his estranged twin brother. The research that backs up this book is astounding. Almost a mingling of fiction with non fiction, in this book about faith, history and yearning, the expansive and windswept Mongolian backdrop is the true protagonist.
This is very different from Quan Barry's We Ride Upon Sticks, but it is just as dazzling in its lyricism. Unassuming and poetic, this is a slow meander that won't be for everyone. I loved it.
A strong 5 star read.
I'm surprised not to have seen/heard more people talking about this. Though it was a little tricky to get hold of in Australia, not really sure why. No one would sell me a digital copy with an Australian address - market rights can be odd. The library provided - but at some point I want to pick up my own copy, I feel this will be a future reread.
Tasked with finding the reincarnation of a great lama somewhere in the vast Mongolian landscape, a young Buddhist monk seeks assistance from his estranged twin brother. The research that backs up this book is astounding. Almost a mingling of fiction with non fiction, in this book about faith, history and yearning, the expansive and windswept Mongolian backdrop is the true protagonist.
This is very different from Quan Barry's We Ride Upon Sticks, but it is just as dazzling in its lyricism. Unassuming and poetic, this is a slow meander that won't be for everyone. I loved it.
A strong 5 star read.