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The Tale of the Unknown Island
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This is such a positive short story, and although I realize that sailing in search of the Unknown Island is just a metaphor for self-discovery, it made me want to go sailing too.
There are about 1500 reviews that summarize the plot and, since The Tale of the Unknown Island is anyways an allegory, I'll simply skip to the meaning. What is great about José Saramago is that he never lets the reader wonder what he intended to say: "I want to find the unknown island, I want to find out who I am when I'm there on that island, Don't you know, If you don't step outside yourself, you'll never discover who you are."
So it all boils down to this: in a world in which most people take delight in believing that there is nothing left to be discovered, the greatest mystery and exploration of all is ourselves.
Just a great read, even if Mr. Saramago's writing style is not for everyone.
There are about 1500 reviews that summarize the plot and, since The Tale of the Unknown Island is anyways an allegory, I'll simply skip to the meaning. What is great about José Saramago is that he never lets the reader wonder what he intended to say: "I want to find the unknown island, I want to find out who I am when I'm there on that island, Don't you know, If you don't step outside yourself, you'll never discover who you are."
So it all boils down to this: in a world in which most people take delight in believing that there is nothing left to be discovered, the greatest mystery and exploration of all is ourselves.
Just a great read, even if Mr. Saramago's writing style is not for everyone.
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Hi Wayne - Sorry for the late reply: I was away for a while. I'm glad you found my review useful! As about the number of friends, I usually accept as friends only folks with who I have enough books and ratings in common.
All the best!
Hope you weren't caught up in that rotten storm !!Andreea, that's a very good gauge for choosing 'friends' who might then well evolve into Friends!!!!
Enjoy your reading !!
Thanks for your great review.
It had brevity, was succinct and to the point and gave me the kernel of the story...a pearl of wisdom.
And a final warning.
Mmmm...very succinct !!!
I also like that you only have 8 friends.
I have 27 or 37 but most of them are absolutely silent.How do I know that they aren't listening???
So I haven't got the heart to defriend them.
Do you mind if I follow your reviews?
Visit my site and we may even be friends one day.
Enjoy your books...Wayne from Sydney, Australia