Spider's House: A Novel
by Paul Bowles
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Author: Paul BowlesEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-31
ISBN: 0061137030
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Harper Perennial
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Book Review: Fez 1954, a descriptive narrative of troubled times,
Summary: 3 Stars
This novel was not a page turner for me as it largely focussed on Fez at the time(1954) of the Moroccan people uprising against the French. The narrative was told from the perspective of a late 30's American man, John Stenman and an illiterate non political 15 year old Moslem boy, Amar. Amar apart, the characters were rather bland and the novel read more like a lengthy! 400 page essay on the troubled times. Interestingly Bowles chose not to have any French characters apart from walk on roles, policeman, hotel manager etc. Much of the discussion in the book had Stenman reflecting on how the Moroccan people would not go back to their traditional way of life but embrace a more European lifestyle. A book for Fez lovers who want to read an historical perspective.
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