A review by 8797999
Appointment in Samarra by John O'Hara
5.0
Although this is a very tragic tale, I do enjoy reading this at Christmas and being transported back to the 1930s. It is a product of its time and the men and attitudes are dated by today's standard but it is a fascinating vignette into life, and how from a single incident (and alcoholism) things can tragically snowball downwards.
I enjoyed the book even more this time around and it is haunting, engrossing and sobering read. I somehow have never got around to reading more by John O'Hara but always read this, I should endeavour to change that in 2023.
I enjoyed the book even more this time around and it is haunting, engrossing and sobering read. I somehow have never got around to reading more by John O'Hara but always read this, I should endeavour to change that in 2023.