"Amazon Reviews"
4.0 out of 5 stars
Stylistically Brilliant!
By FHB on February 12, 2013
Barry Levy creates a story filled with intrigue in a style all his own. A young man's journey and his yearning to connect and feel loved are beautifully articulated through the author's poetry and prose. Levy's use of parallel
storytelling kept my interest piqued with the intermingling of the protagonist's past and present relationships. His distinctive style, scattered with poetry and sprinkled with French words and phrases, creates a beautiful, artistic piece of literature. C'est vraiment fantistique!
Author's Comment: Yes, I agree. The main character wants "to connect."
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully crafted
By 10022reviews on August 7, 2013
The novella is beautifully crafted and the sparse, highly-controlled writing kept me intrigued. The narrator's detached voice created a level of tension that the writer skillfully maintains throughout the novella, communicating so much yet often remaining elusive and turning the story into a puzzle you want to solve. The choice of the novella form, one not often used, enhanced the story by keeping it tight and focused, and allowed for short, sometimes cryptic chapters that moved the story forward by opening new questions. A longer novel would have diminished the story's impact as well as the writing; a short story would have undercut the mystery and mood the author was able to create.
Author's Comment: A wonderful review! And very much on target!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating Writing
By rillori52 on March 8, 2013
European Son moves quickly and never flagged in its hold on my attention.The book kept me falling forward deeper into its protagonist's spiral. The chilling ambivalence of the narrator, whose name we never learn (more ambivalence?) caused me a wide range of emotion. That's good writing - for ambivalence to create an emotional response.
Levy establishes a verbal rhythm that stayed in my head well after I was finished reading. He is a writer from whom I, for one, hope we get much more.
Author's Comment: I am glad that this reviewer was drawn in by the protagonist's detached and ambivalent voice and by the
rhythm of his narration.
Stylistically Brilliant!
By FHB on February 12, 2013
Barry Levy creates a story filled with intrigue in a style all his own. A young man's journey and his yearning to connect and feel loved are beautifully articulated through the author's poetry and prose. Levy's use of parallel
storytelling kept my interest piqued with the intermingling of the protagonist's past and present relationships. His distinctive style, scattered with poetry and sprinkled with French words and phrases, creates a beautiful, artistic piece of literature. C'est vraiment fantistique!
Author's Comment: Yes, I agree. The main character wants "to connect."
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully crafted
By 10022reviews on August 7, 2013
The novella is beautifully crafted and the sparse, highly-controlled writing kept me intrigued. The narrator's detached voice created a level of tension that the writer skillfully maintains throughout the novella, communicating so much yet often remaining elusive and turning the story into a puzzle you want to solve. The choice of the novella form, one not often used, enhanced the story by keeping it tight and focused, and allowed for short, sometimes cryptic chapters that moved the story forward by opening new questions. A longer novel would have diminished the story's impact as well as the writing; a short story would have undercut the mystery and mood the author was able to create.
Author's Comment: A wonderful review! And very much on target!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating Writing
By rillori52 on March 8, 2013
European Son moves quickly and never flagged in its hold on my attention.The book kept me falling forward deeper into its protagonist's spiral. The chilling ambivalence of the narrator, whose name we never learn (more ambivalence?) caused me a wide range of emotion. That's good writing - for ambivalence to create an emotional response.
Levy establishes a verbal rhythm that stayed in my head well after I was finished reading. He is a writer from whom I, for one, hope we get much more.
Author's Comment: I am glad that this reviewer was drawn in by the protagonist's detached and ambivalent voice and by the
rhythm of his narration.
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