He could hardly go back to his old life
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Once you know something, you can’t unknow it
In a nutshell
When acclaimed historian Philip Notman returns from a conference in Norway, something inexplicable happens to him on his journey back to London that upends how he views his life and the world around him.
Unable to settle back into his regular life he flies off to Cadiz to seek answers and lands up embarking on a journey that pushes him to the brink of disaster.
Book Club Notes
This book is so weird, but it’s written so well that it makes you feel like you’re reading something so brilliant and profound. Its structure was incredibly interesting, split into short paragraphs that read almost poem-like, with not a full stop in sight.
The contents however didn’t quite measure up. I kept waiting for something big to happen and when the big moment came it was not at all what I was expecting and it flatlined the entire read.
It was a good read but it was too psychological and stuck-in-my-own-head for my reading taste.
Read If
You enjoy psychological reads that centre around mid life and existential crises.
Rating
Writing – 10/10
Character Development – 5/10
Plot Twist – 5/10
Shareability – 5/10
The Nitty Gritty
Published by: Head of Zeus, Distributed by Jonathon Ball
Genre: Fiction, Psychological
ISBN: 9-781035-908547
Pages: 422
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A note on our book ratings
Storyline: How good is the storyline? Is it believable and complex or does it make you shake your head in its ridiculousness?
Writing: How well written is the book? Do you find yourself wowed by the writing or unimpressed?
Character Development: Do the characters evolve and grow through the book and are they multi-dimensional?
Plot Twist: Were you able to predict the end, or did the author give you some surprises along the way to keep you on your toes?
Shareability: How likely are you to share the book?
