Review by Msmoreno -- The Nobel Prize by Mois benarroch
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Review by Msmoreno -- The Nobel Prize by Mois benarroch
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Nobel Prize" by Mois benarroch.]
2 out of 4 stars
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The Nobel Prize tells a strange story in which the lines between the writer and the characters are blurred. The is evident throughout the story and is a driving force in the plot. The narrator breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to his readers about the story as he is writing it. It is an interesting technique that keeps the reader engaged far more than the trite plot line.
Our unreliable narrator is a veteran yet struggling writer. His writing does not get the attention that he believes it deserves. He learns that a former acquaintance, Raul Pisces, is in the mental institution near his home. Pisces is also a writer but his success in the industry is unclear. Our narrator decides to visit Pisces mostly out of curiosity. Pisces believes that each day he is a different character out of his many books.
There are other subplots in this story including the narrator's estranged relationship with his wife which is explored briefly throughout the book, and a strange appearance by a seductive woman who claims to be an extraterrestrial. These story lines seemed rushed and only loosely connected with the main plot of the story. They did not drive the main plot, but instead created a diversion.
There are noticeable editing errors and the translation to English is evident due to the lack of quotation marks during dialogue. This makes it difficult for a native English reader to understand which character is speaking each line and which dialogue is internal versus external. Aside from these superficial imperfections, this book lacked solid execution. The premise is interesting and unique but the end result is lackluster and trite. There were several parts in the story in which the writer lacked direction. The most noticeable of these sharp turns is a scene that is straight out of erotica literature and does not fit with the rest of the story’s tone.
Despite its flaws and shortcomings, The Nobel Prize is engaging from start to finish. Our unreliable yet candidly honest narrator is to credit with achieving this due to the juxtaposition of this character. Our narrator (and writer) is an interesting and complex character that is believable even when we have evidence that proves otherwise. I rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. The premise and the main character are engaging but the story line and overall quality of the book fall flat. This book will appeal most to adult and sci fi fiction readers who aren’t prudish. It is not a book for Young Adult (YA) enthusiasts or for readers who prefer clear cut and linear plot lines.
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2 out of 4 stars
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The Nobel Prize tells a strange story in which the lines between the writer and the characters are blurred. The is evident throughout the story and is a driving force in the plot. The narrator breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to his readers about the story as he is writing it. It is an interesting technique that keeps the reader engaged far more than the trite plot line.
Our unreliable narrator is a veteran yet struggling writer. His writing does not get the attention that he believes it deserves. He learns that a former acquaintance, Raul Pisces, is in the mental institution near his home. Pisces is also a writer but his success in the industry is unclear. Our narrator decides to visit Pisces mostly out of curiosity. Pisces believes that each day he is a different character out of his many books.
There are other subplots in this story including the narrator's estranged relationship with his wife which is explored briefly throughout the book, and a strange appearance by a seductive woman who claims to be an extraterrestrial. These story lines seemed rushed and only loosely connected with the main plot of the story. They did not drive the main plot, but instead created a diversion.
There are noticeable editing errors and the translation to English is evident due to the lack of quotation marks during dialogue. This makes it difficult for a native English reader to understand which character is speaking each line and which dialogue is internal versus external. Aside from these superficial imperfections, this book lacked solid execution. The premise is interesting and unique but the end result is lackluster and trite. There were several parts in the story in which the writer lacked direction. The most noticeable of these sharp turns is a scene that is straight out of erotica literature and does not fit with the rest of the story’s tone.
Despite its flaws and shortcomings, The Nobel Prize is engaging from start to finish. Our unreliable yet candidly honest narrator is to credit with achieving this due to the juxtaposition of this character. Our narrator (and writer) is an interesting and complex character that is believable even when we have evidence that proves otherwise. I rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. The premise and the main character are engaging but the story line and overall quality of the book fall flat. This book will appeal most to adult and sci fi fiction readers who aren’t prudish. It is not a book for Young Adult (YA) enthusiasts or for readers who prefer clear cut and linear plot lines.
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