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Review by Che Elias (130604) Rating (9/10) Review
by Che Elias This atypical book is constructed from entries of what is referred to as a dream diary juxtaposed along side details from the main character's waking life. The Book which is essentially a work about spiritual awakening and the eventual enlightenment of Orestes(the book's protagonist). It charts his plight beginning with adolescent rebellion then leading him on the road where he encounters would be philosophers(and some genuine) as well as emotional and physical destruction. Miller writes in a lucid, direct prose style - think James Joyce's early writings or William Faulkner - but he does have a style all of his own which is evident in his sharp juxtaposition of clash of modern culture against essential human spiritual values and needs. Orestes' awakening is one of the most moving in all recent literature, it is transcendence that Miller Seeks as well in his words much of this i think is about giving some things up or nearly everything up for something greater - Miller's abandons the traditional expectations of a novel with his unorthodox technique which as I said leads through the book's shattering passages and amazing conclusion.
At only 24, Tim Miller is a writer to keep an eye on... One does
feel more great things to come from him after reading this book. |
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