Review of In Search of Achilles
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Review of In Search of Achilles
[Following is a volunteer review of "In Search of Achilles" by Marco van den Berg Scholten.]
With postmodernism and capitalism rising, freedom doesn’t seem far-fetched anymore. However, accompanying freedom on the other end is vice, the subjugation from the proverbial chains of the past and the reckless decisions of the present. In Marco van den Berg Scholten’s novel, In Search of Achilles, we follow Johan van Geesteren’s story as he returns from Amsterdam to his hometown after over two years of being away. His return brings about many revelations as he discovers how much has changed, yet things still remain the same. With Johan coming from a noble background, life should seemingly be easy for him. However, Johan refuses to follow the linear path that has been set for all to follow. As he is on a journey of self-discovery, nobility, and truth, we get insight into the relationships that he has developed. We see how, even though he is constantly caught up in the predicaments that his circle of friends creates, he remains grounded and levelheaded.
I loved reading this novel. I loved the character development and how much thought was put into the making of each character. There is a great deal of history and culture embedded in this book. The author’s writing style carried an essence of poetry. I especially love how the author took some of his life experiences and incorporated them into the making of the protagonist; this added to the relatability and realness of the character.
I found no fault in this book. It wasn’t as erotic as it was vulgar. Though there were a lot of characters, each character was distinct and represented a different point of view.
This book is bittersweet. It is one that will entertain, compel, and challenge its readers. Though it is fictional, it serves as a mirror and causes the reader to reflect on society. It urges us to invest more in humanity. It was exceptionally well edited and descriptive. Overall, it was an intriguing and thought-provoking read. Therefore, I give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in history, sociology, politics, and philosophy. Anyone interested in the culture of the Netherlands would enjoy this book, as the author gives us insight into that. I would also recommend it to anyone who is open-minded, as there are different perspectives that might be seen as controversial.
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In Search of Achilles
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With postmodernism and capitalism rising, freedom doesn’t seem far-fetched anymore. However, accompanying freedom on the other end is vice, the subjugation from the proverbial chains of the past and the reckless decisions of the present. In Marco van den Berg Scholten’s novel, In Search of Achilles, we follow Johan van Geesteren’s story as he returns from Amsterdam to his hometown after over two years of being away. His return brings about many revelations as he discovers how much has changed, yet things still remain the same. With Johan coming from a noble background, life should seemingly be easy for him. However, Johan refuses to follow the linear path that has been set for all to follow. As he is on a journey of self-discovery, nobility, and truth, we get insight into the relationships that he has developed. We see how, even though he is constantly caught up in the predicaments that his circle of friends creates, he remains grounded and levelheaded.
I loved reading this novel. I loved the character development and how much thought was put into the making of each character. There is a great deal of history and culture embedded in this book. The author’s writing style carried an essence of poetry. I especially love how the author took some of his life experiences and incorporated them into the making of the protagonist; this added to the relatability and realness of the character.
I found no fault in this book. It wasn’t as erotic as it was vulgar. Though there were a lot of characters, each character was distinct and represented a different point of view.
This book is bittersweet. It is one that will entertain, compel, and challenge its readers. Though it is fictional, it serves as a mirror and causes the reader to reflect on society. It urges us to invest more in humanity. It was exceptionally well edited and descriptive. Overall, it was an intriguing and thought-provoking read. Therefore, I give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in history, sociology, politics, and philosophy. Anyone interested in the culture of the Netherlands would enjoy this book, as the author gives us insight into that. I would also recommend it to anyone who is open-minded, as there are different perspectives that might be seen as controversial.
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In Search of Achilles
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
