Indian Nocturne
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Average rating3.5
Antonio Tabucchi describes his novella Indian Nocturne (winner of the Medicis Prize in its French translation) as 'an insomnia' but 'also a journey... in which a Shadow is sought.' In his provocatively elusive but totally compelling way, Tabucchi takes us along on a nightmarish trip through the Indian subcontinent, producing sensations by turns exotic, sensual, menacing, and oppressive, as the profound weight of an ancient culture settles on the unwary traveler.
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Tabucchi has superior style. He could write just about anything and still capture you. This book is another beauty, but, to some extent, it ended up being too short for me. The author is clear in saying that this was the objective, but the choice didn't resonate with me. It doesn't get 5 start because of this plot choice.