The War Of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts

Louis de Bernières

Set in an invented South American country. Gill first wondered if she would get through this, as it was so violent. After a while though the story picks up and the violence gets to the point of caricature. The story gets another lift when the native Indian characters appear and overall Gill enjoyed it and ended up finding it quite humorous. Seán had read the book previously and said that he felt that the violence was realistic rather than over the top.
Gill 20/04/00

Not very interesting. I got bored. He makes no effort with the characters. I could hardly tell the difference between them. It did perk up a bit when the Indians appeared. Gill mentioned the violence, but I didn't think it was too bad. I wouldn't recommend it.

Seán said he enjoyed it. It was the first de Bernières novel he read and he went on to read the rest.

Jean said it gave her some idea how an ordinary person could become a torturer.
Andrew 21/5/00

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