Zhenwei Ma Ma itibaren Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Tayland itibaren Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Tayland

The first Valdemar book I've read in a long time. I picked this up in a used bookstore as I had heard less than stellar things about the most recent Valdemar books. I can see where that may be the case but I did enjoy the book. It was a very quick read and it was nice to revisit Valdemar. I got annoyed with the accent that the majority of the people spoke with as it was a bit difficult to read and understand. Also, there was not much action in the book; the majority of it was to establish the setting and the plot was not very riveting.

From Midnight Children on, seems that Roshdie’s preference moves tward the language rather than the narration itself. Comparing ”The ground beneath of her feet” and ”Midnight children” one comes to a more beautiful language but less interesting events. در اثار رشدی زبان از زیبایی خارق العاده ای برخوردار است. واژه هایی که رشدی در زبان انگلیسی ابداع می کند و عمدتن مخلوطی از انگلیسی هندی- بریتانیایی ست، گاه به توجیه صحنه، عمل یا شخصیت در روایت کمک شایانی می کند. بسیاری از واژه های ابداعی رشدی در انکلیسی بریتانیای امروز به راحتی جا افتاده و معمول شده است. در "زمین زیر پای او(زن)" آن چنان که در "بچه های نیمه شب" و "شرم" دیده ایم، داستان دیگر به اندازه ی فضا سازی و بیان منظور از اهمیت بالایی برخوردار نیست.

I love this book. The author follows Lewis and Clark's journey in contemporary America (though it was in the 1980's). He stops along the way in small towns and sees the natural sights, all while filling you in on Lewis and Clark's progress. This book convinced me I wanted to go west, and I did! _____________ Reread and still love it just as much!