Narrated by New York author Sidney Orr - the central figure in a convoluted set of mysterious events - this reads at times like a detective novel. It is distinguished however by the intriguing if sometimes irritating devices employed by Auster. They are innovative and engaging, and reinforce his exploration of complexity and ambiguity in human emotional relationships, particularly with regard to commitment and trust.
(Margaret Teh - bwl 47 September 2008 ) |
