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The Gendarme (2010)

by Mark Mustian(Favorite Author)

3.66 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0399156348 (ISBN13: 9780399156342)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Putnam Adult

review 1: The Gendarme is a wonderful historic fiction novel that showcases the emotional and physical struggle of Emmett Conn, a Turkish gendarmerie deserter who rebuilt his life in America. With few memories to construct his past, he assimilates into American culture and raises a family that struggles to keep together. After being diagnosed with a tumor at 92 years old, Emmett begins to experience vivid dreams that he eventually recognizes as memories. These chronological dreams lead him to a point where he must face his demons and confront his deepest regrets. A lightning-quick read, the Gendarme is a story that is sure to have you rooting for this controversial protagonist.
review 2: I would definitely NOT encourage anybody to read this. However, it was very geniu... moresly written. Or maybe it was wannabe genius. I can't decide. One thing's for sure: I've never read anything quite like it and will be reading lighter material for the next while. "The Gendarme"--French for "policeman" or "soldier"--is an emotion and impression story--the information and action only serves to fuel what the main character is thinking and feeling. He's 92 and having post-amnesia PTSD-like episodes during which he remembers his part in the Armenian genocide in the early 1900s. Saying I "enjoyed" it would be wrong. I found very little pleasure in reading it and obviously hated what was usually going on. However, I did "enjoy" it in that I am glad I read it. That's why I gave it a 3-star. It's worth the read, but be careful. less

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