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Desert (1966)

by Jean-Marie G. Le Clézio(Favorite Author)

3.67 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1567923860 (ISBN13: 9781567923865)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

David R. Godine Publisher

review 1: A moving story of colonial barbarity against an uncomprehending people, a true clash of civilizations in the name of greed and power. Within it are incredibly striking portraits of children: Nour, Lalla and Radicz, victims of circumstance and possessors of an indomitable spirit who negotiate a cruel, callous and brutal adult world with courage and equanimity. It is at once a story of great sadness, of humiliating defeat, yet at the same time it is a story of triumph, of humanity, and determination. It is both uplifting and tragic, a true epic. Its overwhelming message is that steadfastness and hope will conquer adversity, eventually. A book to be savoured and then reflected upon, time and time again. Thoroughly recommended, although not for the faint-hea... morerted.
review 2: Magnificent. Stunning. Le Clezio has a gift for writing that truly comes across in his novel Desert. He takes something as huge and limitless as the desert and condenses it into 400 pages. Each word stands alone and together create an unforgettable story. I am truly grateful that i picked up this book out of the others in my bookshelf. I believe it is a book that everyone should read, at least once. less

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