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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “an excellent book that features a classic tale delving into concepts of friendship, loyalty and trust. A jewel.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Very dark: friendship, betrayal.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Very dark: friendship, betrayal.”
Greg DP wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The story line is simple. A wealthy aristocrat joins the military in Hungary early in the 20th century. Military discipline and honor are part of his soul. His closest friend is also in the military but is poor, artistic, and jealous. The book concerns the thoughts and emotions of the General as he prepares for the first visit by his artistic friend in 40 years. During the meeting the friends discuss why they separated so long ago. The causes of the breach involve a woman and a dishonorable act While the plot is thin, the narrative is rich in thought and emotional detail. I recommend it.”
Barry E wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Beautiful book about friendship. ”
Enednoviel wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was long time now since I read a good book that catched my heart like this, again.
Nemesus K wrote this review Friday, October 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
But the author really dissapointed me! at the end...”
“A book that is basically a conversation between two people....really only one does most of the talking...and the questions aren't answered in the end.”
Autumn F wrote this review Friday, September 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Beautiful writing, short book. Interesting meditation on friendship, love, betrayal, aging and the meaning of life. Not much else going on here. The entire book is a monologue by one character. Aside from the book's better qualities which I've mentioned, there is just not much else going on here so I can't really give it more than a tepid recommendation.”
bookkaddict wrote this review Tuesday, August 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Magnifique ode à l'amitié, la trahison, la fidélité, l'honneur et tant de valeurs ancestrales qui chaque jour guident ou non nos actes. Conrad et Henri m'ont touchée par la profondeur, la mise à nu et la décence de leurs sentiments. Sentiments que même des milliers de kilomètres et 41 années n'arrivent pas à amenuiser. Verve littéraire et descriptions très subtile. Coup de coeur. Merci Hiddo.”
Vanessa I wrote this review Thursday, August 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I tried to read this book twice - at first I thought it would lead to the genius of Marquez - but found it to be increasingly boring and cumbersome to read. Never finished it both times!”
Shehlah wrote this review Tuesday, August 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Long and deliberate explanations, and the attention to each signifficant detail make this book a pleasure to read, for those who appreciate these qualities. The author takes his time telling the story, so the reader should not be impatient, but enjoy the meticulously set background, and intrically woven immages to illustrate a story, that itself could be told in a few sentences.”
EmperorNorton wrote this review Sunday, July 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
