I have just read one of the most interesting novels of our times; Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres...
I really felt for Pelagia. de Bernieres' capturing of her relationship with her father, with Corelli, with the environment around her was enrapturing.
De Bernieres, I would suggest, has the ability to delve into a diversity of issues with great depth. The war with Carlo and Francesco was so poignant, it brought me to tears. And what Carlo did for Corelli, faced with the Nazi's...
De Bernieres made a lot of sharp insights into dictators, what they are like, what brings them to their decisions. I learnt a few things from this book.
You really could grasp what Kefalonia was like in those days. De Berniere has a profound appreciation of the surroundings, i.e. the coast of Kefalonia, that guy up Mt Aenus, the character of the pine marten...
I could go on! But this is just a short few words to say I enjoyed my journey through a harrowing war, one family, 2 or 3 soldiers and a goat.
Kalispera x
(Good Evening in Greek!)
Take care to all,
C
