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MikeWaters · 09-29-2009, 08:03 PM

Just recently finished it.

I'm not going to write a full-on review. In summary I will say, he has a very natural, flowing way with the English language. Rich in content, but easy to read. It's largely, for the lack of a better word, a psychological novel. The observations of an outsider in a strange place. It has to do in part with mood, yet not moody. Has to do with violence, but not violent. All about relationships, yet no relationships--if you read it, you will see what I mean.

A fine work by a master. Simple and rich.

09-29-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	A Bend in the River by Naipaul Just recently finished it. I'm not going to write a full-on review. In summary I will say, he has a very natural, flowing way with the English language. Rich in content, but easy to read. It's largely, for the lack of a better word, a psychological novel. The observations of an outsider in a strange place. It has to do in part with mood, yet not moody. Has to do with violence, but not violent. All about relationships, yet no relationships--if you read it, you will see what I mean. A fine work by a master. Simple and rich.