Isler has created a world which seems almost real, but which has enough insanity to make it compulsive. The main character was born a Jew, but given to a Catholic as a child, to save him from the Nazis. He grows up to be a Catholic priest. And an atheist. Very funny (although I have a feeling I didn't get all of the jokes and allusions) and heart-breaking. I will read it again with relish.
(Julie Higgins - bwl 8 April 2001 ) |
