Shroud
John Banville
This book is from a serious writer and Doreen read out from the
blurb on the back cover: "Enigmatic clarity" and "merciless
detail" to explain this confusing story about a miserable, dirty,
drunk and foul-mouthed man who had a BIG secret. All the
characters in the story are either insane or awful. Although
Doreen admires the writing, John Banville's books leave her cold
and this particular one, she said, made her want to wash her
hands.
Doreen 7/3/04
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