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February 02, 2006
"The Lighthouse" by P. D. James
I'd like to say that this is a compelling page turner, but P.D. James' novels are never such things. James' protagonist is a perfect description of her books: elegant, understated, insightful, poetic, disturbing. Adam Dalgleish is still surprised by mankind's ability to do evil, but he is tempered now with the wisdom of middle age and the intricacies of love. "The Lighthouse" is a quiet journey with an old friend who spins a tale of corruption and diplomacy tempered with ambition and honesty. It is a novel that I read slowly at the end of the day -- savouring each chapter's illustrations of life.
Nadia L., Reference
Posted by jnardine at February 2, 2006 04:41 PM