“Begins very well with a mass suicide (or is it?) by a secret sect.
We then drift off to the relationship of the title.
I never felt in touch with these two unlikely lovers.
Score 3.5/10
Date read October
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“Long listed and likely favourite for the Booker, but didn’t make it to the shortlist.
Historical Dutch/Japanese novel which I’d eagerly awaited and chosen by our book group.
First impression was a disappointment, but perhaps I’ve under scored it?
Score 4/10
Date read September 2010
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“First novel and very interesting piece of work.
It has the feeling of unease all the way through, which is a trick few pull off without laying it on thickly.
So what was true and what wasn’t? Nevis is 15 and lives with his father alone from the age of 4…in a transit type van. He has little experience or interaction with other people. He develops unhealthy love for his father.
Terrific read.
Score 8/10
Date read August 2010
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“Based on the daring feat of Philippe Petit who walked a tightrope between the twin towers NYC.
This though is far more complex than that. A novel that doesn’t have a plot, more a collection of characters and an event. Very interesting how one of the characters describes the feat as ‘Living Art’ clever this author.
Score 7/10
Date read July 2010
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