Just the other day I was going through some previous posts i’m told most bloggers have gone away on holiday and came across this gem
When the charming author of this blog published it she may not have realised that she was opening a tiny window into her own reading preferences and by extension the preferences of the esteemed readers of her popular site too.
I think it is a fascinating revelation to see or hear what people whom one may consider as their peers are reading. It is also rewarding when they give you an insight into a particular book or writer.
I have just started reading Paradise by Abdulrazak Gurnah. With every turn of the page I want to curse the author and rip up the book into 1000 pieces. I laugh out loud, feel grossly offended, feel deep sadness and depression and then feel uplifted with each turn of the page.
Please read this book and tell me how you feel.
May 11, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Is it easily available in Nairobi?
May 12, 2012 at 10:59 am
I’ll check about that and let you know, sir. It is an interesting read….
May 14, 2012 at 5:22 am
Thanks for sharing this – I’ve gone over to Shiko’s and there’s a lot that has been shared re reading. @Otieno, if you happen to come across a copy. let me know. I’ll let you know if I do.
May 14, 2012 at 9:42 am
Hi @ Project44 – it is quite a read. Please let me know what you think when you’re done. Thanks for stopping by.
May 16, 2012 at 9:34 am
Oh! Gracias Gracias for the mention. *spreads charm*
The books recommended on the comments at mine have been such a rich reading experience though I’ve still not read all of them. Paradise (And anything Arab sounding) is certainly joining my next shopping trip which should be immediately. I hope they have it in stock at Bookfirst.
May 16, 2012 at 9:34 am
It does come with Smirnoff right? Right?
May 16, 2012 at 11:05 am
Lol@Shiko – not sure about the Vodka – I have not even finished reading this book – but it is such an experience. The author has a real story to tell. I’m left mouth-wide open at some of the outrageous…well I like it despite the title of the post.
May 17, 2012 at 2:39 pm
What caught my eye first was the Smirnoff Triple Distilled. I’m busy waiting for the movie version of the book to be released! 😛
May 17, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Lol@ghafla the camera never lies. I would also like to see this on the big screen. Thanks for dropping by
May 17, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Read first before big screen. The story is normally clearer. Off to Amazon.
May 18, 2012 at 9:33 am
Thanks @maua the story is just amazing – I wonder if this can actually see the light of day as a movie – you be the judge…..
June 27, 2012 at 3:36 pm
I wouldn’t mind reading it if you are willing to lend me your copy
August 16, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Will definitely look out for this book