Review of A Place Under the Sun
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Review of A Place Under the Sun
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Place Under the Sun" by Luis Urtueta.]
Luis Urtueta's A Place Under the Sun merits having a place in my 5 out of 5 stars hall as it is not a classic tale of the winner takes all in the business jungle. It tends to be slow-paced and character-driven; the film's main setting is Dubai, where envy and estrangement alternate in Enrique Ureta's main character's soul.
Enrique is not the usual box-ticking corporate climber. He is an introvert, a person who finds inner peace through contemplation and deep thoughts. Shocked by the superficiality of the consulting world, he struggles with a gradual loss of sense of reality. The pressure to fit in, the incessant craving for superficial success—all of this is in contradiction to his wish for a simple life. Urtueta illustrates this inner turmoil with a main character who is not only relatable but also tantrums you. It is enthralling to watch Enrique discover himself, but his inaction and self-doubt can at times become quite frustrating.
The aristocratic and booming economy of Dubai is a wonderful contrast to the internal issues of Enrique. Urtueta draws a portrait of cutthroat competition and a be-all-and-end-all business culture. We find the merciless search for profit, the apathetic relationship with customers, and the chronic squabbles for supremacy. This insider's view gives a real sense of what life in the corporate world is like. At the same time, it can also prove ruthless and soulless.
The development of the plot is deliberately slow, like the inner lead character. This could result in losing readers who expect a fast-reading plot. For those who love to watch human drama unfold, A Place Under the Sun is a very lyrical look at the mind. Urtueta's language is full of light and interpretive, pulling us into Enrique's realm of controlled frustration. The editing had the biggest part and was done brilliantly. This inner-looking approach will make the readers fall into controversy as well. While others may be emotionally involved with the main character, they will appreciate the delicate illustration of his torments. However, there will be some who find the pace slow and the characters not well-rounded. In the end, it will be the book's appeal that determines the nature of your reading preferences.
Whether you find yourself falling in love with Enrique or finding dealing with him a bother, A Place Under the Sun will stay in your mind for a long time. It makes you examine yourself and wonder what being successful is about, what the appeal of material wealth is, and if you should be you. Still, the Dubai sun cannot brighten up on every page of the novel. Urtueta provides us with a way to ruminate on ambition, identity, and the emptiness that hides behind the façade of the ideal life.
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A Place Under the Sun
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Luis Urtueta's A Place Under the Sun merits having a place in my 5 out of 5 stars hall as it is not a classic tale of the winner takes all in the business jungle. It tends to be slow-paced and character-driven; the film's main setting is Dubai, where envy and estrangement alternate in Enrique Ureta's main character's soul.
Enrique is not the usual box-ticking corporate climber. He is an introvert, a person who finds inner peace through contemplation and deep thoughts. Shocked by the superficiality of the consulting world, he struggles with a gradual loss of sense of reality. The pressure to fit in, the incessant craving for superficial success—all of this is in contradiction to his wish for a simple life. Urtueta illustrates this inner turmoil with a main character who is not only relatable but also tantrums you. It is enthralling to watch Enrique discover himself, but his inaction and self-doubt can at times become quite frustrating.
The aristocratic and booming economy of Dubai is a wonderful contrast to the internal issues of Enrique. Urtueta draws a portrait of cutthroat competition and a be-all-and-end-all business culture. We find the merciless search for profit, the apathetic relationship with customers, and the chronic squabbles for supremacy. This insider's view gives a real sense of what life in the corporate world is like. At the same time, it can also prove ruthless and soulless.
The development of the plot is deliberately slow, like the inner lead character. This could result in losing readers who expect a fast-reading plot. For those who love to watch human drama unfold, A Place Under the Sun is a very lyrical look at the mind. Urtueta's language is full of light and interpretive, pulling us into Enrique's realm of controlled frustration. The editing had the biggest part and was done brilliantly. This inner-looking approach will make the readers fall into controversy as well. While others may be emotionally involved with the main character, they will appreciate the delicate illustration of his torments. However, there will be some who find the pace slow and the characters not well-rounded. In the end, it will be the book's appeal that determines the nature of your reading preferences.
Whether you find yourself falling in love with Enrique or finding dealing with him a bother, A Place Under the Sun will stay in your mind for a long time. It makes you examine yourself and wonder what being successful is about, what the appeal of material wealth is, and if you should be you. Still, the Dubai sun cannot brighten up on every page of the novel. Urtueta provides us with a way to ruminate on ambition, identity, and the emptiness that hides behind the façade of the ideal life.
******
A Place Under the Sun
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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