Too Loud a Solitude
by Bohumil Hrabal
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Author: Bohumil HrabalEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1992-04-27
ISBN: 0156904586
Number of pages: 112
Publisher: Mariner Books
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Book Review: A Delightful Treat
Summary: 4 Stars
Too Loud a Solitude is a delightful, brief novel about a man who has compacted presumably banned books and other papers for 35 years. This gentle man narrates the story of his life, the story of his books. He has grown to love the doomed books that come to him, he is proud of his work, proud of what he has learned from his books. This is a unique, imaginative novel, one that I think anyone who enjoys a non-traditional approach to novel writing would enjoy. It is a wonderful story of a man who has found pleasure in life, doing a job which to many of us would seem tedious and depressing. He has adjusted to the cellar life his job keeps him in and manages to eke out joy where he can find it. I found this novel a delight to read and look forward to exploring more of Hrabal's work.
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