Anthony Burgess reviewed Die Ermordung des Commendatore Band 1 by Ursula Gräfe (Die Ermordung des Commendatore, #1)
Just another Murakami (in a good way)
4 stars
It may sound wrong, but this is just another one of his books, describing mundane tasks, awkward interactions and weird description of sex scenes. I don't know why I love this so much, but I do.
I have a hard time describing noteworthy points, as with all of his books, there's usually no big twist, no big and important overarching plot. It's just some dude, going through his daily routine, some (paranormal) stuff happens, but he's just trying to deal with it. Not in a very brave way, just to survive and have a normal life.
Of course there are big events in this book, there is progress in the plot, but it's just something that happens. He's not the plot, he's just part of it, trying to make the best of what other people are doing.
I just enjoy exactly that. What happens if some paranormal stuff would really …
It may sound wrong, but this is just another one of his books, describing mundane tasks, awkward interactions and weird description of sex scenes. I don't know why I love this so much, but I do.
I have a hard time describing noteworthy points, as with all of his books, there's usually no big twist, no big and important overarching plot. It's just some dude, going through his daily routine, some (paranormal) stuff happens, but he's just trying to deal with it. Not in a very brave way, just to survive and have a normal life.
Of course there are big events in this book, there is progress in the plot, but it's just something that happens. He's not the plot, he's just part of it, trying to make the best of what other people are doing.
I just enjoy exactly that. What happens if some paranormal stuff would really happen to you, what if some influential person would suck you into their world? What would a normal person do? Certainly not go on some adventure and that's just what this and most of his books are.
Dealing with weird (paranormal) stuff, while also cooking his meals, the occasional person from his past disturbing his peace, making his bed, having sex every once in a while, enjoying good music and oh there's some other weird stuff going on.
I'm already on part two, but I'm certainly not recommending this or any other Murakami book. You gotta want this kind of writing and I would totally get if you didn't enjoy it.
