Monday, August 14, 2017

"Compass" by Mathias Énard ****


  • French author
  • Originally published in 2015
  • Prix  Goncourt Winner
  • Review:   This was a difficult read, yet I was compelled to push through it.  The unique structure, 12 hours of insomnia driven musings, and the stream of consciousness narration, made for a dense read.  The primary theme, as noted by other readers, is the rich outcome when people are exposed to "other".  In this the focus was on the Oriental influence in the arts of Europe.  From Mozart to Balzac and more, the book enriches the understanding of how important it is to be open to and try to develop understanding of differences.  Quite timely!

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