Yes,a great book! Your thoughts are very interesting, I like how you mention the Dionysian aspects to the novel. Always a big fan of any art that takes it's cue from Greek mythology, and presents it in a modern context. I'm thinking of Doctor Foster and Medea as one recent example, few know of. Medea yet the power of that narrative resonates timelessly though the centuries. I can recommended Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch (it's as good) Please keep posting as I love your heartfelt enthusiasm for the written word !
Yes, I would really like to read more modern reinterpretations of classical texts - one I'm hoping to read this year is The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. I'm glad you enjoyed The Goldfinch, I'm sure if I do read it I'll make a video about that too. Thank you! :)
I read this earlier in January and it was such as great book! I spent every free moment of my day reading it and it really inspired me to look deeper into classics. Great review too!
aahh, i hadn't made the connection between crime and punishment (a favourite) and this one (another favourite)! i agree with your assessment of the similarities and the differences, lovely!
Same here! I had The Secret History on my shelf for ages, but I just kept saving it because I was sure I was going to love it and didn't want it to be over. I finally read it a couple of weeks ago and ended up devouring it in two days. As I thought, I ended up absolutely loving almost everything about it! Tartt's writing is extraordinary and I am still picking apart aspects of the novel. The Goldfinch is also incredible, and I liked The Little Friend a lot more than most, so I would also highly recommend that one.
I've just ordered it online and I cannot wait for it to get here! I studied Latin and Greek in high school and always have been fascinated in them, so I'm truly looking forward to this and I have a pretty good feeling I'll love it :D Great review!
I was ambivalent about this book when I read it, however I do think I will go back to it. Interesting how a bit of distance from a book can make it feel more intriguing and compels you to revisit it. Your reviews are always enjoyable. Thank you. 😊
Thank you! Yes, I know how you feel, I've enjoyed lots of books much more on a second read, it's just hard to find the time to do so when there are so many other books I want to read.
