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3 von 3 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
and still lived in my native Bosnia, I happened to buy this book. The translation was atrocious, but I was breathless. While reading the book, I forgot to eat, to sleep. I even skipped school. The 20th century plot was mediocre even then, but Mireille's story seemed so erudite and so arcane to me... I dreamt for weeks about having a lover with the aura of Talleyrand, an exotic friend like Shahin, etc. Now, with some more knowledge about the French revolution, history in general, not to mention real literature, (also as a Middle East studies major), I see this book in its "real" light: somewhat trashy, a little racist, and truly elitist. Read it if you need a little… Mehr dazu
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1 von 1 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
several years ago, nahai's first book, cry of the peacock, confirmed me somewhat in my decision to take up middle east studies as my major. subsequenly i feel more qualified than before to voice some criticism. even though the magical qualities of the places and the people she takes the reader to are bedazzling and certainly worth while, her portrayal of muslim persians is quite one-dimensional and negative. while her antagonism is actually very understandable (especially since i am a refugee myself), it really substantially diminishes the quality of her work. however, my chief criticism is aimed towards her new book. whereas its first half was beautiful (albeit somewhat repetitive… Mehr dazu
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2 von 2 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
...when it comes to praising this book. as a european refugee in this country, i feel that adorno's lucidity is almost uncanny. many times i read and reread one page, enjoying and deeply respecting his wisdom and intellectual courage, shocked by his insight. it is not an easy reading and it is mostly painful...but very, very rewarding. i love books more than anything, and i spend all my money and time on them, but until now i have not read anything comparable. the only other book i know of that offers such challenge and such solace is le mythe de sisyphe by camus. by the way, i hope the english translation is good, but i recommend to read it in german.
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