Sigurd Mathiasen
Very entertaining!
It's sometimes a bit heavy on the scientific stuff, but although it's heavy I found it interesting and insightful.
The story as such is engaging, featuring one mans fight for survival against all odds on a planet that seems intent on killing him.
The character, which carries most of the book, seems believable, at times unlucky, but on the whole a character that I would like to believe isn't entirely fictional in his intelligence, ways of dealing with problems and his general insight into his own psyche and the needs for survival.
I found it very good and have no problem recommending it.
Very entertaining!
It's sometimes a bit heavy on the scientific stuff, but although it's heavy I found it interesting and insightful.
The story as such is engaging, featuring one mans fight for survival against all odds on a planet that seems intent on killing him.
The character, which carries most of the book, seems believable, at times unlucky, but on the whole a character that I would like to believe isn't entirely fictional in his intelligence, ways of dealing with problems and his general insight into his own psyche and the needs for survival.
I found it very good and have no problem recommending it.
Really good read. Hardly as good as American Gods, but a very cool book none the less. Didn't raise as many questions nor was it as interesting nor insightful as American Gods, but a good book :)
Really good read. Hardly as good as American Gods, but a very cool book none the less. Didn't raise as many questions nor was it as interesting nor insightful as American Gods, but a good book :)
I liked it.
There is the “basic” story of guerillas hiding in the mountains in spain and the dynamiteer who has come to blow up a bridge. That story is rather good and interesting, although somewhat lengthy. However the inner monologues and the amount that isn't said in the intercharacter dialogue makes for a look into the intricacies of one side of the Spanish Civil War. The various beliefs, the hopes and dreams and the stark reality that meets in the various characters that this novel encompass.
Take it for what it is, but there is no doubt (in my mind) that Ernest Hemingway was an idealist that fought in the Spanish Civil War, and in that war was forced to face a stark realism that contrasted with his ideals. Furthermore he also witness how others saw the war and the ideals they fought for. And that's what the story is ultimately about.
Will maybe return to write more about this great book once it's settled in my mind.
I liked it.
There is the “basic” story of guerillas hiding in the mountains in spain and the dynamiteer who has come to blow up a bridge. That story is rather good and interesting, although somewhat lengthy. However the inner monologues and the amount that isn't said in the intercharacter dialogue makes for a look into the intricacies of one side of the Spanish Civil War. The various beliefs, the hopes and dreams and the stark reality that meets in the various characters that this novel encompass.
Take it for what it is, but there is no doubt (in my mind) that Ernest Hemingway was an idealist that fought in the Spanish Civil War, and in that war was forced to face a stark realism that contrasted with his ideals. Furthermore he also witness how others saw the war and the ideals they fought for. And that's what the story is ultimately about.
Will maybe return to write more about this great book once it's settled in my mind.
Wonderful, exciting magical realism. I was in for a ride, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
It isn't for everyone, but as I enjoyed Anansi's boys, and American Gods by Neil Gaiman, and most books by Svend Åge Madsen this book was right up my ally.
But of a slow start, but once it got going I had a hard time putting it down!
Wonderful, exciting magical realism. I was in for a ride, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
It isn't for everyone, but as I enjoyed Anansi's boys, and American Gods by Neil Gaiman, and most books by Svend Åge Madsen this book was right up my ally.
But of a slow start, but once it got going I had a hard time putting it down!
