Raquel Nelson itibaren Saint-André-le-Coq, France

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I had some ideas about this book that I was pretty convinced were correct. Or as correct as an interpretation can be. That was until I read the author's afterword and sort of had the book spoiled for me. It was interesting to read the author's take on his own work but I felt let down that my way of seeing this book was not the way the author intended at all. In fact, it was the exact opposite. With friends, I've often discussed the significance of authorial intent in analyzing a novel. For us, it seems to mean practically bupkiss in the long run. But knowing that doesn't change how I felt when I read Evenson's afterword. I'm not going to go into much detail about my own interpretation versus Evenson's because in doing that would spoil the book. I will say that I was pining for a pro-religion reading (as crazy as that sounds to those of you who have read this book) but it was decidedly not a pro-religious book at all. Which on the surface makes sense, but upon closer analysis of the "Open Curtain" as a metaphor for divine inspiration, it makes sense to me. But again I am wrong and I officially hang my head in shame. If you're wondering what this book is all about, I can't say much without spoiling a lot of it. All you need to know is that the book follows Rudd, a senior in high school, as he descends into madness. He becomes increasingly obsessed with some mormon murders that occur around the time of the early 1900's. As he investigates this murder and makes it the centerpiece for a high school essay, he starts his slow dissent into madness. That is only a small snippet of the first section. Two other sections follow and center on different characters; although the last section. . . well that's up for a bit of debate. Overall I think that Evenson's handling of the story is impeccable. The glowing praise for his writing is no exaggeration. The dude can freaking write. But it was the story that I took issue with. I didn't like how depressing the whole story was. Which, I know is a bad reason not to like a piece of work but what I mean is that Evenson takes a myopic view of his own story. As in, there is little dynamic in the emotions and themes. Hell, even the love interest in this book is the most sad, stale and flaccid (pun very much intended) relationship. It is very important to keep a consistent tone throughout a story but come on! After reading this book, I felt like lighting a cigarette and reciting Nietzsche quotes. *puff puff* "All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth." *french inhales slowly* Prose style: 4 Plot: 4 Depth of characters: 2 Overall sense of aesthetic: 3 Originality: 5 Entertaining: 2 Emotional Reaction: 1 Intellectual Stimulation: 5 Social Relevance: 2 Writerly Inspiration: 1 Average = 2.9 Click here

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