Ismail Kadare

[Kenny Shovel]

I came accross this article on the BBC Website about Albainain blood feuds and it reminded me of Broken April and to a lesser extent Spring Flowers, Spring Frost by the wonderful Albanian writer Ismail Kadare recent winner of the International Booker Prize

Anyone else out there a fan?

 

[Nancy]

I just finished reading Broken April by Ismail Kadare and quite enjoyed this book. And then I came to the ending, and I read the last page over and over and I'm still perplexed. So as not to spoil it for anyone else yet to read this book, I won't discuss the ending further but I'd sure like for someone who has read it to email me privately as to her/his interpretation of the ending.

Thanks,
Nancy Edwards
nsedwards@bellsouth.net

 

[Kenny Shovel]

Ok, I've emailed you my thoughts, I hope they make sence.

Glad you liked the book btw. It's a good start to Kadare, but I'd suggest exploring a little futher, he's worth the effort.

How about The Palace of Broken Dreams or The Pyramid?

Regards,

K-S

 

[Wabbit]

Sounds great. Both Broken April and The Palace of Broken Dreams sounds very good. I really liked the titles too, they have a sad poetry to them.

I will add the author to my "must read them" list

 

[Nancy]

Yes - I do intend to read him further. I see where there will be a discussion of Broken April in Cleveland in Nov. - just stumbled across this on the Web so am not certain, but perhaps it's at Case Western. Anyway - wish I were in that area and I'd attend. I'll follow your suggestion and check out The Palace of Broken Dreams and/or Pyramid.
Thanks. - Nancy