Books
by J G Farrell
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The Siege of Krishnapur |
Set against the backdrop of the Indian Mutiny, this novel turns the spotlight on the British community in the beleaguered (fictional) town of Krishnapur. Farrell is not particularly interested in the rights or wrongs of the situation. His concern is what happens when entrenched social attitudes and complacent beliefs about culture are placed under extreme strain. You will either hate or thoroughly enjoy Farrell's humorous and coruscating look at imperialism. I enjoyed it.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 66 Autumn 2012) |
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Troubles |
WWI has just ended and an English Major arrives in Ireland to visit his fiancée. Her father owns the once grand Majestic Hotel, now dilapidated and in need of urgent repair. The Major finds himself in charge of running the hotel and coping with its eccentric, long term inhabitants. There are many funny and memorable incidents but the claustrophobic atmosphere is imbued with the escalating tensions of the Troubles occurring on the fringes of daily life. Brilliant!
(Denise Lewis - bwl 99 Winter 2021) |
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