Mar 2, 2014

The African, second half

In the second half of the book, we read a more intimate part of the story. Le Clezio talks about his father, his personality, his relationships with his children, with the people he works. He searches for the causes of what made his father an unhappy man, unable to show love for his children, and he blames the war. What else is there? Do you agree with this vision?

1 comment:

  1. I have liked the book overall, and I have liked the end in particular. I found very interesting the facts, as well as the descriptions and approach, regarding the end of a country.
    Also, it was when reading the last pages, the last 10% or so, that I felt I could understand Le Clécio, his search for understanding his father and the life that had transformed him so much, the time and country that had also shaped Le Clécio himself.
    What a beautiful way of writing. I will certainly read him again.

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