A House for Mr. Biswas by V.S. Naipaul Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of A House for Mr. Biswas
Book Review: I can't--
Summary: 5 Stars
Despite the tears, nobody ever says this thoughout this long, fascinating book. A story of generations, of family dispute and disparity, A House For Mr. Biswas is a stirring, masterful dispiction of life going on. It tells of one man's humble independance that he keeps private, not realizing how such subtle virtue affects those he comes in contact with.Never dull, always anticipatory, one of the greatest books ever written--
Book Review: I improved my vocabulary from reading Biswas
Summary: 4 Stars
The book is tedious, boring, hilarious and thoroughly absorbing. I first came across the novel 30 years ago when I was a private English tutor and had to teach it to this secondary school student who was more interested in football and girls.
I can't recall a single thing about the book now except the word "insuranburn" (i.e. to insure and burn). Biswas was advised that an easy way to make money was to insure his house or shop, burn it and collect the insurance payout.
I must check out the public library to get a copy of this book to re-read, and check whether my spelling of that word is correct.
Book Review: I loved it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Another selected novel for my high school literature class. What a great story! Mr Biswas and his family were such characters! Full of richness, weirdness and life. Very real with all of the emotions, quirks and traits that make us distinct and unique humans. I love Naipaul.Book Review: In the classical style.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is in a direct line of descent from Madame Bovary and reaches a summit of the classical style. Beautifully written and unsurpassed in its perfect balance of detail, structure, and tone.Book Review: Incomparable
Summary: 5 Stars
Naipaul is a genius.This book is above and beyond.If after reading this book you don't acknowledge Naipaul's genius, you can feel free to consider yourself a functional illiterate who has no love for the english language or understandig of the human condition.