Travels with My Aunt by Graham Greene
My review
rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a sweet, comedic romp of a story, very unlike previous works of Greene's that I've read--The End of the Affair, Our Man in Havana, and The Quiet American.
I read the Penguin Classics edition which includes a thoughtful introduction which unfortunately has spoilers in it. The introduction also made the book seem to be far more interesting and entertaining than I found it to be. I was no where as intrigued with the hippy girl or the beloved Aunt. Also, I guessed the ending long before it was revealed and was a bit disappointed with it.
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Book Reviews: October 2008 Archives
The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene
My review
rating: 5 of 5 stars
I had just finished reading Greene's "Travels with My Aunt", which was a sweet, comedic romp. When I picked up this book I wasn't quite sure what to expect. A quick read, I was blown away by the depth of its emotion, the thoughtfulness of its reflection on the nature of marriage and the sincerity of its analysis of what it means to be a Catholic trying to maintain a state of grace in the face of infidelity with a non-Catholic lover. I highly recommend this book.
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