I watched the film again a couple of weeks ago for only the sevobd time. I first watched it in the cinema when it was released, and then read the book, which is all a very long time ago. Both the book and the film are exquisite and your review is a wonderful tribute.
I cannot tell you how much I love this book - so much so that I can’t bear to read it again.
I am always nervous to re-read something I adored, but this genuinely holds up
Am wondering if there is a German word that captures this? (They have so many words for capturing things outside the ordinary)
I bet there is.
It’s such a special feeling when a book has such impact you simply can’t pick it up ever again
your writing of this gave me chills. a book i have not read, but now have added to my list. the land also an integral character. thank you.
Very much so. It completely changed the way I thought about the desert. x
Great review. I have neither read the book nor seen the film, BUT...this has made me want to read Herodotus.
I did a year of classics at university and Herodotus was great. So much more exciting than reading endless tomes about the Peloponnesian War!
I watched the film again a couple of weeks ago for only the sevobd time. I first watched it in the cinema when it was released, and then read the book, which is all a very long time ago. Both the book and the film are exquisite and your review is a wonderful tribute.
The film absolutely destroys me. I love to watch it when I need a really good cathartic cry
Brilliant review. I must re-read this beautiful book!
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