Saturday, 30 April 2016

A General Theory of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa



 
A compelling & circular tale set during the years from Angola declaring independence from Portugal & the ensuing decades of civil war but told from the viewpoint of an agoraphobic woman who barricades herself in her apartment for 30 years.

The story is a fantastic one and yet it has so much detail, recounted in the form that almost resembles journalism and feel real. However,  I wasn't sure about the interwoven stories of other characters - it did all fit together at the end but at times I found it confusing!


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