Malcom Lowry - Under the volcano.
About an alcoholic self destructing in Mexico. It's a bit unsettling seeing through the sodden eyes of the consul and his every consuming need for a drink esp when the author himself clearly walked in these shoes. Very well written if a bit hard to get your head around at times.
Roland Barthes, S/Z
Originally posted by dk3nny
Malcom Lowry - Under the volcano.
About an alcoholic self destructing in Mexico. It's a bit unsettling seeing through the sodden eyes of the consul and his every consuming need for a drink esp when the author himself clearly walked in these shoes. Very well written if a bit hard to get your head around at times.
Lowry has been on my shelf at least fifteen years, so far unread. Can you recommend it?
Originally posted by WulebgrYeah I'd definitely recommend giving it a go since you already have it.. The words don't fly off the page but its a fairly gripping read at the same time.. Takes a bit of time to get going too and the narrative jumps between a couple of characters without giving all the background at once but still very readable at the same time.. Makes me want to go and buy a bottle of Mezcal to sup on while reading it 😉
Lowry has been on my shelf at least fifteen years, so far unread. Can you recommend it?
