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Petter je jedan od retkih jedinstvenih protagonista o kojima sam imala zadovoljstvo da čitam. Garderov tečan i bogat stil pisanja je ponovo jedna od jačih tačaka knjige i, kao i uvek, ne izbegava da se bavi složenim temama i mračnom stranom svojih likova. Kraj je bolje da bude odrađen, ali nije nepotpun na bilo koji način.
Peterovo detinjstvo, njegov odnos sa majkom, mladalačko doba, zatim započinjanje njegovog biznisa bili su intrigantni i intenzivni. On prodaje sinopsise svima koji ne uspevaju da stvore sopstvene originalne ideje, dok istovremeno tka mrežu oko modernog književnog sveta i gradi poštovanja vrednu reputaciju. Motiv oca koji pronalazi davno izgubljeni ćerku isprepletan je kroz roman tokom svih važnih momenata. Omiljena mi je priča o partiji šaha sa živim bićima umesto figurama, koja se odigrava u Škotskoj.
Garderove knjige obično imaju mnoštvo nijansi filozofije, sa ciljem da se čitaoci zamisle o sebi. Sa izuzetkom nekoliko citata, ovog puta nema nikakvog pominjanja filozofije. Njegov stil pisanja je živopisan i dovodi u pitanje da li ljudi poput Petera zaista postoje, ai ako je tako, kako izdržavaju svoju apatiju.
Dečak, a kasnije odrastao čovek plodne mašte, Peter je definitivno jedan od najproblematičnijih likova o kojima sam ikada čitala. Nisam sigurna da li sam ga volela ili prezirala. Inteligentan je i svestran, ali je takođe i odsečen od emocija, hladan i manipulativan. Stalno na granici između stvarnosti i mašte, njegova inteligencija i obrazovanje mu daju sve moguće prednosti da postane izuzetan pisac. Peterov mozak je pravi minsko polje mašte sa neočekivanim obrtima i slojevirom radnjom. Međutim, njegova anonimnost potrebnija mu je od vazduha. Jedan od osnovnih motiva je upravo to kako čezne za samoćom i nikada se ne oseća usamljeno.
Peterov odnos sa majkom i Marijom, među svim ostalim ženama u njegovom životu, posebno su fascinantni. Uprkos tome što je to uglavnom fizički odnos sa njima i nedostatak želje da se ide dalje, ne radi se o tome da ih koristi za seks, više je to da pokušava da shvati šta je to što mu nedostaje. Nisam sigurna da je ikada utvrdio taj komadić sebe koji mu fali.
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Petter is one of the most unique protagonists I have ever had a pleasure reading about. Gaarder’s fluent and rich writing style is once again one of the stronger points of the book and, like always, he isn’t afraid to tackle complex topics and darker sides of his characters. The ending could’ve been better executed but isn’t incomplete in any way.
Petter’s childhood, the relationship with his mother, his years as a young adult, then starting out with his “business” were engaging and intense. He sells synopses to everyone who fail to come out with their own original ideas while weaving the web around the modern literature world and building a respectful reputation. The theme of a father finding a long lost daughter runs through the novel throughout all important points. My favorite was the story of a chess game with living pieces set in Scotland.
Gaarder’s books usually have philosophical undertones with a goal to make the readers think about themselves. With the exception of few quotes, there is not a mention of philosophy whatsoever. The writing is vivid and it questions if people like Petter truly exist in reality, and if they do, how they endure their apathy.
A boy, and later man of fertile imagination, Petter is definitely one of the most ambiguous characters I’ve ever read about. I wasn’t sure whether I liked or loathed him. He’s intelligent and has broad interests, but he’s also emotionless, cold and manipulative. Being on the constant line between reality and imagination, his intelligence and education give him all possible advantages to become extraordinary writer. Petter’s brain is a true minefield of imagination with unexpected twists and layered plots. However, his anonymity means the world to him. One of the underlying themes is how he yearns for solitude, but never feels lonely.
Petter’s relationship with his mother and Maria, among other women in his life, were especially fascinating. Despite having mostly physical relationship with them and lack of desire to go any further, he didn’t literally used them for sex, it was more like he was trying to realize what was missing inside of him. I don’t think he ever found that missing piece.
K.K.
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