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A review by passarinho
This Magnificent Desolation by Thomas O'Malley
4.0
First let me address Thomas O’Malley’s writing in this novel – the writing style is very poetic and eloquent, there’s a broad use of vocabulary, which I really appreciate, making the book pleasant to read. The only aspect that I think isn’t as enjoyable, is the fact that the narrative is sometimes overly descriptive, which makes the plot seem stuck, it’s definitely not a fast paced novel.
The plot isn’t very elaborate, and there aren’t a lot of characters, so keeping track of who is who isn’t a problem. The narrative is very character driven and all them are very well developed.
The book can be a bit depressing at times, topics such as depression or alcoholism are broadly patent through the book.
After leaving the orphanage, Duncan is caught in the middle of this desolate world, having to cohabitate with his troubled mother. His relationship with his mother is one of the most heartwarming aspects of the book. Despite all the problems that they face, the strong connection and love between them is something that is very noticeable.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I do suggest you to pick it up if you like books that delve into human relations, character driven novels, or if you enjoy lyrical prose.
The plot isn’t very elaborate, and there aren’t a lot of characters, so keeping track of who is who isn’t a problem. The narrative is very character driven and all them are very well developed.
The book can be a bit depressing at times, topics such as depression or alcoholism are broadly patent through the book.
After leaving the orphanage, Duncan is caught in the middle of this desolate world, having to cohabitate with his troubled mother. His relationship with his mother is one of the most heartwarming aspects of the book. Despite all the problems that they face, the strong connection and love between them is something that is very noticeable.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I do suggest you to pick it up if you like books that delve into human relations, character driven novels, or if you enjoy lyrical prose.