Blood Kin: A Novel
by Ceridwen Dovey
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Author: Ceridwen DoveyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2009-02-24
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Book Reviews of Blood Kin: A Novel
Book Review: Not that good...
Summary: 1 Stars
When I finally got to the last page, I was still hopeful that I could turn another page and find the great things others said in the previous reviews. This never happened, and I was so hopeful!
This is one of the most boring, predictable books I have ever read. Each chapter changes perspective, which at first is interesting. However, as the book progresses and even more narrators come into to play, the story becomes convaluded and soap oprea-ish. There are no surprises in it all; frankly, it feels formulaic.
Even though I enjoyed the author's style, which has a very lovely flow to it, I do not like how she explains metaphors to the audience. The metaphor is lost, cheapened even, when someone explains it. This happens several times in the text; each time, I felt my heart sink a little, and I disliked the book just a tad more.
I am thrilled that others liked it, and I truly wish that I had found it to be more enjoyable. But, I now understand why I found this on the dollar bargain table at the book store.
Summary of Blood Kin: A Novel
Rarely does a debut novel attract the sweeping critical acclaim of Ceridwen Dovey?s Blood Kin. Shortlisted for two prestigious awards, this tale centers around a military coup in an unnamed country, with characters who have no names or any identifying physical characteristics. Known simply as the ex-President?s chef, barber, and portrait painter, these three men perform their mundane tasks and appear unaware of the atrocities of their employer?s regime. But when the President is deposed, the trio are revealed as less than innocent. A deeply chilling yet sensual novel, Blood Kin illustrates Lord Acton?s famous quip, ?Absolute power corrupts absolutely,? and marks the beginning of an illustrious literary career.Political Books
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