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A review by coslyn
Days by Moonlight by André Alexis
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a book where, had I read it as a troubled teen, I think it either might have annoyed me to no end or struck me in the heart at a hidden vulnerability that I was desperately trying to pretend I didn't have. As a troubled, but somewhat settled adult well on their way to actually defining their perspective on life—it's not that it hasn't affected me, but I think that the effect is certainly less intense.
It's strange. It felt like to me a meditation on grief and a little reflection on personal responsibility. Some points at which directly explored my own take on such things which was fun to see articulated elsewhere.
A line sticks out: "It is possible to do the right thing" and I think if I'm going to take anything away from this, it will be that.
On a less philosophical tone: greatly enjoyed the writing. It's clear and emotional in the right ways with vivid descriptions. Alfred is an interesting protagonist to follow through this journey and him and Professor Bruno's dynamic carry the novel.
It's a great road trip story. If you like long stretches of nature interspersed by little towns bursting with personality and history and a connecting throughline of trying to find out about this one man (and in doing so, finding out about the self) then give this book a chance. It may not be particularly 'exciting' but the things it has to say are worth listening to for those who have the few days to sit down and chew on it.
It's strange. It felt like to me a meditation on grief and a little reflection on personal responsibility. Some points at which directly explored my own take on such things which was fun to see articulated elsewhere.
A line sticks out: "It is possible to do the right thing" and I think if I'm going to take anything away from this, it will be that.
On a less philosophical tone: greatly enjoyed the writing. It's clear and emotional in the right ways with vivid descriptions. Alfred is an interesting protagonist to follow through this journey and him and Professor Bruno's dynamic carry the novel.
It's a great road trip story. If you like long stretches of nature interspersed by little towns bursting with personality and history and a connecting throughline of trying to find out about this one man (and in doing so, finding out about the self) then give this book a chance. It may not be particularly 'exciting' but the things it has to say are worth listening to for those who have the few days to sit down and chew on it.