Mon, 09 Mar 2009
Review: The Sound Of Building Coffins by Louis Maistros
The Sound of Building Coffins is, in some respects, like the Mississippi river that flows through its pages. It is turbulent and muddy whilst being powerful and beautiful. It tells a number of stories, all of which flow into the novel at various points, adding to and changing those that have come before them.
I was somewhat uncomfortable with the magical realism of the book to begin with. I guess that part of this was to do with not having a firm understanding of what 'magical realism' was, and so not being sure as to what statement Louis Maistros was making regarding some issues of spirituality and faith. However, as I went through the novel, these concerns were allayed as I began to make sense the world in which I was becoming immersed. If you experience similar concerns, I urge to push on through to the end.
Overall, I recommend this novel.
N.B. If anyone I know would like to borrow this book, just ask me.
Posted: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:01 | | Comments: 0