A review by cinaedussinister
The Conservationist by Nadine Gordimer

3.0

This book's writing reminds me of a mix between James Joyce and Margaret Atwood. This has its pros: at times it can be very immersive, and is certainly unique. However, a flaw is that this abstract style of writing can often be confusing, and, especially with Gordimer's writing, it can become boring. I also have mixed feelings about the views expressed in this book, though this may also be due to the fact that it is told through the point of view of Mehring (a rich white South African). Overall, I can see what she is trying to do in this book, and I appreciate that, but I do not think that it is entirely successful.