Lloyd Jones writes in the voice of a young black girl. The impersonation is riveting, without a false note. Out of simple language he builds ecstasy and horror, resilience and compassion. This is a beautiful novel, with a strong story simply told. It speaks of the power of stories themselves, the anguished love of divided families, and the hope for a moment of benevolence from Fate, even if it's just a floating log.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Mister Pip
Lloyd Jones writes in the voice of a young black girl. The impersonation is riveting, without a false note. Out of simple language he builds ecstasy and horror, resilience and compassion. This is a beautiful novel, with a strong story simply told. It speaks of the power of stories themselves, the anguished love of divided families, and the hope for a moment of benevolence from Fate, even if it's just a floating log.
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3 comments:
Souns like Moby Dick, cept Pip was a black boy & th floatin log was a coffin.
Call me Ishmaelski.
Here in this beautiful country a 'black boy' is a native grass plant. I was looking in Google Images for a picture for you. 'Black boy plant' returned this gem.
Thar she blows.
Have you ever read any of Richard Wright? His books are totally great.
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