Monsignor Quixote

Monsignor Quixote by Graham Greene

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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I quite enjoyed this book even though the pace is slow and not a lot happens. It consists mostly of a philosophical debate between a priest and a politician regarding Catholicism vs. Communism. Loosely following the book by Cervantes, the two ramble about Spain following the Franco regime and eventually get themselves into trouble. The debate is ongoing pausing briefly for a bit of plot to slip in and then moving on. I can't say I was impressed by arguments from either side since I don't care for either of them but the book itself was a nice, slow, rambling sort of piece I found quite relaxing. I do not recommend this for those who like fast, action-paced, suspense-filled thrillers. It's more of a read-a-bit, think-a-bit book. It's also nice to read a debate which could never appear on Twitter without vitriol and insults.



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