Books
by Pascal Mercier
Night Train to Lisbon |
After discovering an intriguing book by a Portuguese doctor named Prado, a classical languages teacher at a Swiss high school abruptly abandons his job and starts a new life in Lisbon. His quest to comprehend Prado's life takes him into the past and the secret resistance movement against Salazar. A fascinating read about choices in life and existential angst. Not for those who crave action though! (Pamela Jaunin - bwl 47 September 2008) |
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