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Terra Amata (1969)

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

3.7 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0141191414 (ISBN13: 9780141191416)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Penguin Books Ltd

review 1: I picked this book accidentally and I couldn’t help marvelling at the simplicity and honesty the introduction has. Captivated I began. There is no story as such (for it can be the story of any random person). It rather felt like dairy entries. Reading this was as good as a roller coaster ride-there were times when I found it enchanting and at times it became unbearable that I wanted to shut it permanently. Reflections on the journey we make as men on this earth is what this book dwells on (I am being extremely naive trying to summarise). The conclusion is nothing less than perfect. But there were many aspects that I missed, of that I am sure, and I will revisit this book to discover more.
review 2: One of the most visceral reading experiences of my life. Th... moreis is a vivid account of the highs and lows of one man's life, but presented in such a way that he represents Modern Man and the unique psychological/spiritual experience of humans.This is one of my favorite books, which is why I gave it five stars despite several experimental sections that don't really work that well. This book is an exciting glimpse at how personal and true and life-changing experimental literature can potentially be, even if not completely successful here. less

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