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Lädt ... The Truthvon Michael Palin
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. Pageturner! A well written and interesting story. Enjoy! ( ) Published in 2012, Palin’s novel still has an urgent contemporary resonance as its central core is an examination of what has become to be known as ‘false news’. In a fascinating book, Palin examines the work of a former investigative journalist whose speciality was environmental concerns. The journalist, Keith Mabbut, has fallen on hard times and has survived the past few years by writing bland pieces for companies to promote their businesses. Out of the blue, he is hired to write a biography of an elusive, but very successful, environmental campaigner, Hamish Melville. Mabbut’s research takes him to India and an encounter with Melville that leads to unexpected consequences for both. Palin’s vivid descriptions of rural India and the dilemmas raised for both Keith and Hamish make for a highly readable and topical book. This is Palin’s second fiction book as far as I know. I enjoyed it well enough because it’s by Michael Palin, but I prefer his travel writing. I’m so used to reading his non-fiction that my mind can’t cope with the idea that the narrator and/or main character isn’t him, and so when Keith does things that I wouldn’t expect of Michael Palin, I’m shocked every time, even though I keep telling myself that it’s fiction. The influences of his travel writing are apparent and it was these parts that I liked the most. The dilemma the main character experiences is something that I can relate to: how best to help those less well off than yourself. Corruption and bribery are also covered and wondering what I would do in the same situation was an interesting if uncomfortable thought to ponder. I can’t help it though: I hope he writes more travel books. keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
"Keith Mabbut is at a crossroads in his life. A professional writer of some repute, he has reached the age of fifty-six with nothing resembling the success of his two great literary heroes, George Orwell and Albert Camus. When he is offered the opportunity of a lifetime-- to write the biography of the elusive Hamish Melville, a widely respected and highly influential activist and humanitarian-- he seizes the chance to write something meaningful. His search to find out the real story behind the legend takes Mabbut to the lush landscapes and environmental hotspots of India. The more he discovers about Melville, the more he admires him-- and the more he connects with an idealist who wanted to make a difference. But is his quarry really who he claims to be? As Keith discovers, the truth can be whatever we make it" -- from publisher's web site. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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