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Superb, superb review on what looks like an utterly fascinating book, Agnieszka! The taxi conversation made me laugh out loud, and, together with the recount on the assassination of Heydrich (and its disastrous effects on the Prague population) reminded me on Jiri Weil's Mendelssohn is on the Roof - dark humoured at the start, when Wagner's statue on the opera house is mistaken for Mendelssohn's and ordered to be removed - to end in tears recounting the fate of the Jewish population in Prague.
I second the opinion of Ilse: what an interesting and well written review, Agniezska! Loved the way you imbued the review with an undetone of humor (especially the anecdote). Your review speaks to me loudly that I should add this book right away. Thanks a lot for this brilliant review.
Fantastic and truly clarifying review, Agna. I certainly need some light today, because there are some dark clouds ahead that remind me too much of the craziness of the Nazi regime and of the terrifying effects of radical nationalism...
RK-ique wrote: "A very good review Agnieszka and a wonderful anecdote. There does seem to be something of the truth in your generalization of Czechs and Poles.
I have not read this particular book by Laurent Bine..."
RK , thank you very much for such nice comment . It’s a fantastic reading ,though I’m not sure how to classify it , but for sure it is worth our time . It's very well reaserched and Binet’s ramblings were neither distracting nor superfluous to me . Will be curious your thoughts on it .
Ilse wrote: "Superb, superb review on what looks like an utterly fascinating book, Agnieszka! The taxi conversation made me laugh out loud, and, together with the recount on the assassination of Heydrich (and i..."
Glad you enjoyed review , Ilse , and thanks for mentioning Veil’s novel . Binet named that title too , amongst many others , and I diligently added it to my tbr . I love sound of it since I sense here immortal spirit of vojak Svejk . Now I have to get the copy of it .
Timely review, Agnieszka, on this dark day, and I, too, applaud the interesting perspectives you share here, the personal and the historical, and the humour. I'd seen a few reviews of this previously but had largely forgotten them. Your points make me hit the to-read button immediately.
Gautam wrote: "I second the opinion of Ilse: what an interesting and well written review, Agniezska! Loved the way you imbued the review with an undetone of humor (especially the anecdote). Your review speaks to ..."
Gautam , thank you very much for your kind comment and glad you found this review to your taste .
Dolors wrote: "Fantastic and truly clarifying review, Agna. I certainly need some light today, because there are some dark clouds ahead that remind me too much of the craziness of the Nazi regime and of the terri..."
Dolors , thanks a lot for your wise comment . Couldn’t agree more with your words , especially today .
Helle wrote: "Timely review, Agnieszka, on this dark day, and I, too, applaud the interesting perspectives you share here, the personal and the historical, and the humour. I'd seen a few reviews of this previous..."
Thanks , Helle . Sometimes I think that history teaches us nothing and despite such horrendous expieriences from the past we still are so susceptible to any demagogic and populist bullshit .
A sharp, incisive review, Agna. In your clear arguments, not to mention that interesting anecdote, I had a peek into the general opinions harbored in your part of the world. It is rather fascinating that despite the diverse backgrounds of the nations around the globe, it is striking similarities that stand out. This dual hammer of a novel rings loud!
Compelling review, Agna. I love any book that delves into the process of writing a book and in so doing, educates us about time and place.
Wonderful review Agna. It’s on my list, but the analysis of the two threads will enhance my reading. We are especially sensitive to these issues this afternoon.
Brilliant review. You've nailed what makes this book such a rich and compelling read, Agna.
I love that anecdote, my first laugh of the day! Thanks
A wonderful review Agna. I really must read this book. I'm always impressed by five stars too.
I'm so bad in getting to friends' reviews. My apologies...
There's no need to apologise , Lynne . I'm still missing friends' reviews . For some unknown to me reason some of them just don't appear in my feed :(
Also , thank you all for comments and kind words . Much appreciated !
That anecdote is very well picked. A highly entertaining write-up Agnieszka, thanks :)
Matthias wrote: "That anecdote is very well picked. A highly entertaining write-up Agnieszka, thanks :)"
Thanks, Matthias and glad you enjoyed it. Though most depicted events and names were well known to me nonetheless the way Binet handled the theme I found refreshing and very satisfying. I see you added that one as well so will be curious your response to it.
david wrote: "just great."
Thanks for stopping by, David. Glad you found the review to your taste.
Nicole~ wrote: "Superb review, Agnieszka!"
Thank you very much, Nicole ! Haven't seen you for ages and so glad to hear from you. Wishing you all the best and many reading pleasures in 2017 : )
Deanna wrote: "Excellent review, Agnieszka!!"
Thank you very much, Deanna. Glad you liked it :)
I don't know why/how I missed this, Agnieszka - but I'm not at all surprised that you found this book 'brilliant'. I appreciated it for exactly the same reasons you outline here so well: the duality of the narrative and all that such a method allowed him to include.
And I love your taxi-driver anecdote! So, so good!
Fionnuala wrote: "I don't know why/how I missed this, Agnieszka - but I'm not at all surprised that you found this book 'brilliant'. I appreciated it for exactly the same reasons you outline here so well: the dualit..."
Many thanks, Fio. And I'm glad we share the same feeling about the novel and the way Binet chose to write it. Btw, I've read lately about his new book and from the blurb and some reviews here I thought it too had a chance to be something extraordinary. Here The Seventh Function of Language.
Loved the review and the anecdote, didn't remember this one:-)
Byłaś na filmie? Ja wolę takie rzeczy czytać niż oglądać, ale ciekawa jestem, jak wyszedł...
Dzięki, Ewa. Niestety filmu ciągle nie widziałam, codziennie idąc do pracy plakat go reklamujący spogląda na mnie z wyrzutem... Jestem ciekawa jak twórcy poradzili sobie z powieścią, tą dwoistością narracji i wątków, a może po prostu skupili się na samym zamachu? Mam nadzieję, że jeszcze uda mi się film zobaczyć.
Rozumiem... ja się poddałam; mam jeszcze wątłą nadzieję, że uda mi się przed Świętami wyrwać na Morderstwo w Orient Ekspresie, ale ale ta zanika z każdym dniem prawie.
Widziałam kilka adaptacji Orient Expressu, ale nie ukrywam, że bardzo jestem ciekawa nowej wersji. A Kenneth Branagh z tymi wąsami wygląda doprawdy osobliwie :)
Jill wrote: "Excellent review, Anieszka"
Thanks for the compliment, Jill! It definitely was the very fine piece of writing and I was absolutely engrossed in the story and the way Binet rendered it.
Brilliantly reviewed, Agnieszka :)) I guess we both read it at the same time, and I truly admired Binet's talent for telling the stories of the assasination and the writing process .... Never heard the anecdote, which is grand and has a flavour of Svejk, doesn't it? Next time I go to Prague, I'd like to see the sights connected with this brave act ....
Beata wrote: "Brilliantly reviewed, Agnieszka :)) I guess we both read it at the same time, and I truly admired Binet's talent for telling the stories of the assasination and the writing process .... Never heard..."
Many thanks, Beata. Glad we share the same sentiment towards the novel and Binet's writing technique. And as to the anecdote - I simply love Szczygieł and both mentioned above collections. If I'm not mistaken he mentions conversation with taxi driver in Zrób sobie raj.
Superb review, Agnieszka, one which is full of insights yet never digresses and piqued my interest sufficiently enough to add this book immediately- esp. liked the double narrative feature of the book. Thanks for it.
Gaurav wrote: "Superb review, Agnieszka, one which is full of insights yet never digresses and piqued my interest sufficiently enough to add this book immediately- esp. liked the double narrative feature of the b..."
My pleasure, Gaurav. Will be waiting for your impressions from the novel. As for me, well, after some years it is still vivid in my memory.
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Superb, superb review on what looks like an utterly fascinating book, Agnieszka! The taxi conversation made me laugh out loud, and, together with the recount on the assassination of Heydrich (and its disastrous effects on the Prague population) reminded me on Jiri Weil's Mendelssohn is on the Roof - dark humoured at the start, when Wagner's statue on the opera house is mistaken for Mendelssohn's and ordered to be removed - to end in tears recounting the fate of the Jewish population in Prague.
I second the opinion of Ilse: what an interesting and well written review, Agniezska! Loved the way you imbued the review with an undetone of humor (especially the anecdote). Your review speaks to me loudly that I should add this book right away. Thanks a lot for this brilliant review.
Fantastic and truly clarifying review, Agna. I certainly need some light today, because there are some dark clouds ahead that remind me too much of the craziness of the Nazi regime and of the terrifying effects of radical nationalism...
RK-ique wrote: "A very good review Agnieszka and a wonderful anecdote. There does seem to be something of the truth in your generalization of Czechs and Poles.I have not read this particular book by Laurent Bine..."
RK , thank you very much for such nice comment . It’s a fantastic reading ,though I’m not sure how to classify it , but for sure it is worth our time . It's very well reaserched and Binet’s ramblings were neither distracting nor superfluous to me . Will be curious your thoughts on it .
Ilse wrote: "Superb, superb review on what looks like an utterly fascinating book, Agnieszka! The taxi conversation made me laugh out loud, and, together with the recount on the assassination of Heydrich (and i..."Glad you enjoyed review , Ilse , and thanks for mentioning Veil’s novel . Binet named that title too , amongst many others , and I diligently added it to my tbr . I love sound of it since I sense here immortal spirit of vojak Svejk . Now I have to get the copy of it .
Timely review, Agnieszka, on this dark day, and I, too, applaud the interesting perspectives you share here, the personal and the historical, and the humour. I'd seen a few reviews of this previously but had largely forgotten them. Your points make me hit the to-read button immediately.
Gautam wrote: "I second the opinion of Ilse: what an interesting and well written review, Agniezska! Loved the way you imbued the review with an undetone of humor (especially the anecdote). Your review speaks to ..."Gautam , thank you very much for your kind comment and glad you found this review to your taste .
Dolors wrote: "Fantastic and truly clarifying review, Agna. I certainly need some light today, because there are some dark clouds ahead that remind me too much of the craziness of the Nazi regime and of the terri..."Dolors , thanks a lot for your wise comment . Couldn’t agree more with your words , especially today .
Helle wrote: "Timely review, Agnieszka, on this dark day, and I, too, applaud the interesting perspectives you share here, the personal and the historical, and the humour. I'd seen a few reviews of this previous..."Thanks , Helle . Sometimes I think that history teaches us nothing and despite such horrendous expieriences from the past we still are so susceptible to any demagogic and populist bullshit .
A sharp, incisive review, Agna. In your clear arguments, not to mention that interesting anecdote, I had a peek into the general opinions harbored in your part of the world. It is rather fascinating that despite the diverse backgrounds of the nations around the globe, it is striking similarities that stand out. This dual hammer of a novel rings loud!
Compelling review, Agna. I love any book that delves into the process of writing a book and in so doing, educates us about time and place.
Wonderful review Agna. It’s on my list, but the analysis of the two threads will enhance my reading. We are especially sensitive to these issues this afternoon.
Brilliant review. You've nailed what makes this book such a rich and compelling read, Agna.
I love that anecdote, my first laugh of the day! Thanks
A wonderful review Agna. I really must read this book. I'm always impressed by five stars too.I'm so bad in getting to friends' reviews. My apologies...
There's no need to apologise , Lynne . I'm still missing friends' reviews . For some unknown to me reason some of them just don't appear in my feed :(Also , thank you all for comments and kind words . Much appreciated !
That anecdote is very well picked. A highly entertaining write-up Agnieszka, thanks :)
Matthias wrote: "That anecdote is very well picked. A highly entertaining write-up Agnieszka, thanks :)"Thanks, Matthias and glad you enjoyed it. Though most depicted events and names were well known to me nonetheless the way Binet handled the theme I found refreshing and very satisfying. I see you added that one as well so will be curious your response to it.
david wrote: "just great."Thanks for stopping by, David. Glad you found the review to your taste.
Nicole~ wrote: "Superb review, Agnieszka!"Thank you very much, Nicole ! Haven't seen you for ages and so glad to hear from you. Wishing you all the best and many reading pleasures in 2017 : )
Deanna wrote: "Excellent review, Agnieszka!!"Thank you very much, Deanna. Glad you liked it :)
I don't know why/how I missed this, Agnieszka - but I'm not at all surprised that you found this book 'brilliant'. I appreciated it for exactly the same reasons you outline here so well: the duality of the narrative and all that such a method allowed him to include. And I love your taxi-driver anecdote! So, so good!
Fionnuala wrote: "I don't know why/how I missed this, Agnieszka - but I'm not at all surprised that you found this book 'brilliant'. I appreciated it for exactly the same reasons you outline here so well: the dualit..."Many thanks, Fio. And I'm glad we share the same feeling about the novel and the way Binet chose to write it. Btw, I've read lately about his new book and from the blurb and some reviews here I thought it too had a chance to be something extraordinary. Here The Seventh Function of Language.
Loved the review and the anecdote, didn't remember this one:-)
Byłaś na filmie? Ja wolę takie rzeczy czytać niż oglądać, ale ciekawa jestem, jak wyszedł...
Dzięki, Ewa. Niestety filmu ciągle nie widziałam, codziennie idąc do pracy plakat go reklamujący spogląda na mnie z wyrzutem... Jestem ciekawa jak twórcy poradzili sobie z powieścią, tą dwoistością narracji i wątków, a może po prostu skupili się na samym zamachu? Mam nadzieję, że jeszcze uda mi się film zobaczyć.
Rozumiem... ja się poddałam; mam jeszcze wątłą nadzieję, że uda mi się przed Świętami wyrwać na Morderstwo w Orient Ekspresie, ale ale ta zanika z każdym dniem prawie.
Widziałam kilka adaptacji Orient Expressu, ale nie ukrywam, że bardzo jestem ciekawa nowej wersji. A Kenneth Branagh z tymi wąsami wygląda doprawdy osobliwie :)
Jill wrote: "Excellent review, Anieszka"Thanks for the compliment, Jill! It definitely was the very fine piece of writing and I was absolutely engrossed in the story and the way Binet rendered it.
Brilliantly reviewed, Agnieszka :)) I guess we both read it at the same time, and I truly admired Binet's talent for telling the stories of the assasination and the writing process .... Never heard the anecdote, which is grand and has a flavour of Svejk, doesn't it? Next time I go to Prague, I'd like to see the sights connected with this brave act ....
Beata wrote: "Brilliantly reviewed, Agnieszka :)) I guess we both read it at the same time, and I truly admired Binet's talent for telling the stories of the assasination and the writing process .... Never heard..."Many thanks, Beata. Glad we share the same sentiment towards the novel and Binet's writing technique. And as to the anecdote - I simply love Szczygieł and both mentioned above collections. If I'm not mistaken he mentions conversation with taxi driver in Zrób sobie raj.
Superb review, Agnieszka, one which is full of insights yet never digresses and piqued my interest sufficiently enough to add this book immediately- esp. liked the double narrative feature of the book. Thanks for it.
Gaurav wrote: "Superb review, Agnieszka, one which is full of insights yet never digresses and piqued my interest sufficiently enough to add this book immediately- esp. liked the double narrative feature of the b..."My pleasure, Gaurav. Will be waiting for your impressions from the novel. As for me, well, after some years it is still vivid in my memory.
I have not read this particular book by Laurent Binet but a certain to do so. Thanks for the review.