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Indlæser... Fall On Your Knees (Oprah's Book Club) (original 1996; udgave 2002)af Ann-Marie MacDonald
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. Un libro colpevolmente poco conosciuto (almeno in Italia) e che invece meriterebbe molta più risonanza. E' una saga familiare cupa e morbosa, in cui l'aspra bellezza delle coste della Nuova Scozia di inizio novecento si armonizza perfettamente con le vicende torbide dei personaggi. La passione è il motore della storia, declinata in tutte le sue forme: dal desiderio malato all' amore travolgente, passando per l'estasi religiosa ed una "cupio dissolvi" di matrice mistica. Lo si potrebbe definire un libro di tentazione e redenzione, in cui tutti i protagonisti assaggiano il frutto proibito e dovranno pagare il prezzo del peccato prima di poter ritrovare la pace interiore; una definizione del genere per quanto calzante è però limitante, perché non tiene conto della tridimensionalità dei personaggi o della scrittura intensa eppure delicata dell'autrice, entrambi elementi fondamentali al pari della trama. Anche la storia con la S maiuscola fa capolino tra le pagine ed affrontiamo tanto gli orrori della vita al fronte quanto la desolazione degli anni della Grande Depressione. Peccato solo che il finale perda mordente, è una sorta di epilogo per tirare le fila che risulta tuttavia un po' troppo didascalico e sbrigativo. In conclusione un libro imponente, spietato ma mai davvero "cattivo", che non può lasciare indifferenti. There are many layers to this book, because of all the perspectives it takes. (A little bit like [b:The Poisonwood Bible|7244|The Poisonwood Bible|Barbara Kingsolver|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165609814s/7244.jpg|810663] by [a:Barbara Kingsolver|3541|Barbara Kingsolver|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1198341619p2/3541.jpg] in that respect.) It's not for the faint-hearted or young, because of the mature subject matter. But it's gripping story, well-written, and moving. This was one of Oprah's last selections of her FIRST book club (she quit and restarted later), and as was typical of her choices it dealt with abuse, incest, dysfunction. MacDonald carefully controls the revelations however, so that there are still surprises toward the end. Still, looking back, you recognize foreshadowing used throughout. It's a powerful book, but NOT an enjoyable read. I did not like Frances at all; but I love Lily. Our book group had a great discussion.
Die inhaltliche Komplexität des Romans wird durch den personalen Erzählstil und den damit verbundenen häufigen Perspektivenwechsel unterstützt. Die dichte Bilder- und Motivwelt sowie die Integration unterschiedlicher Textsorten, wie Geburts- und Todesanzeigen, Liedtexte, Zitate, Tagebuchausschnitte und Briefe, vermitteln nicht nur ein hohes Maß an Authentizität sondern auch ein intensives Leseerlebnis. "Vernimm mein Flehen" ist daher - trotz einiger Längen - deutlich mehr als ein bloßes Familienepos. Stattdessen zeichnet der Roman ein mythisches und atmosphärisches Sitten- und Gesellschaftsbild der nordamerikanischen Gesellschaft des frühen zwanzigsten Jahrhunderts, das erzählerisch und stilistisch an den englischen Schauerroman erinnert. Es ist daher zu hoffen, daß die bis jetzt überwiegend in Kanada bekannte Autorin, auch in Deutschland ihr Lesepublikum findet. From award-winning Canadian actress and playwright MacDonald comes a full-bodied, ever-rolling debut, the story of a talented Cape Breton family with more than its share of repression and tragedy.As the 19th century ends, young James Piper travels from the Breton hinterland to the civilized port of Sydney seeking his fortune, and in no time at all he acquires a child bride, a house built by his Lebanese father-in-law, and the everlasting enmity of his wife's powerful family..... A plate piled dangerously high with calamities, perhaps, but the time, place, and people- -especially the children—all ring clear and true, making for an accomplished, considerably affecting saga. Tilhører ForlagsserienSerie Piper (2728) HæderspriserDistinctionsNotable Lists
James og hans barnebrud Materia stifter familie i Nova Scotia i århundredets begyndelse. Det bliver en familiekrønike med stærke kvinder, lidenskaber og drama, synskhed og sammenhold og en hemmelighed, der bevares længe. No library descriptions found. |
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Ms. MacDonald controls revelations so that there are surprises nearly up to the end of the book. She writes in clear style, but not graphic. Her revelations are subtle until you are smacked in the fact by your own understanding.
There are so many themes here. This time, I found myself reflecting on the contract in coping mechanisms -- and consequences -- for Frances vs. Mercedes. And I'm not sure I fully understand why Frances so badly wanted a baby.
Excellent book. ( )