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I fear that the unlikely premise of the Oh Pure and Radiant Heart will scare readers away from the best book I have read in years. I know it sounds ridiculous: three scientists rise from the dead and one lucky librarian is drawn into the action. In reality, Millet carries the premise almost effortlessly, and in doing so sets up a platform for an hilarious work of stinging and thought-provoking satire.
You will hear it said elsewhere (and I can confirm that this is true): Millet recalls to mind Kurt Vonnegut, among others. The small, fractured blocks of text create a definitely pre-meditated impression on the reader's mind - that of the 'bigger picture'. If you are looking for entertaiment and stimulation, Millet offers a read that is both easy and fun, & challenging and relevent. This was my first Millet read, and I cannot wait to get my hands on another one.
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Oh Pure and Radiant Heart by Lydia Millet
fandeBeauvoir, August 24, 2006
I fear that the unlikely premise of the Oh Pure and Radiant Heart will scare readers away from the best book I have read in years. I know it sounds ridiculous: three scientists rise from the dead and one lucky librarian is drawn into the action. In reality, Millet carries the premise almost effortlessly, and in doing so sets up a platform for an hilarious work of stinging and thought-provoking satire.You will hear it said elsewhere (and I can confirm that this is true): Millet recalls to mind Kurt Vonnegut, among others. The small, fractured blocks of text create a definitely pre-meditated impression on the reader's mind - that of the 'bigger picture'. If you are looking for entertaiment and stimulation, Millet offers a read that is both easy and fun, & challenging and relevent. This was my first Millet read, and I cannot wait to get my hands on another one.
(9 of 13 readers found this comment helpful)