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katecks's review against another edition
2.0
Gross. I read the Slap which I enjoyed albeit I found it a bit coarse at times. However this novel was very violent without any hope or beauty anywhere in it. I finished it as the characters were so disturbing I had to have closure from them. I won't read any more of this authors work
stanro's review against another edition
4.0
This is a tough and confronting read. I understand why many appreciate his skills but not his books. I appreciate both. This one has a lot of commentary on anti-Semitism and more general racism, which adds another element of interest for me.
isabellaweise's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
I had to read this for uni but the content really surprised me. Very out there and arguably disgusting in most parts but also very well written.
I had to read this for uni but the content really surprised me. Very out there and arguably disgusting in most parts but also very well written.
alonsonm's review against another edition
3.0
It is a rough novel. It portrays Europe in a very dark and grotesque way, but at the same time it makes Europe seem real, far from the images and ideas that we normally get from this place. It’s also a novel about religion and the damage it can inflict in people.
jadore's review against another edition
5.0
Šitą knygą pirkau už eurą septyniasdešimt kaziuko mugėj ir tai yra geriausiai išleistas euras septyniasdešimt mano gyvenime. Pirkau nieko nesitikėdama, nes labai išgirta Christos Tsiolkas knyga „Antausis” visiškai nesužavėjo. Užtat „Dead Europe” atpirko viską. Vos įpusėjus jau norėjau skaityt iš naujo ir vėl viską patirt.
alonsonm's review against another edition
3.0
It is a rough novel. It portrays Europe in a very dark and grotesque way, but at the same time it makes Europe seem real, far from the images and ideas that we normally get from this place. It’s also a novel about religion and the damage it can inflict in people.
astridandlouise's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I don't think it would be everyone's cup of tea but I breezed through this book in only 2 short days.
it's full of religion and what it means to different people in the story as well as quite a bit of anti-Semitism and the discussion of the Jewish people.
it basically told the tale of the family curse as the man travelled around Europe, who do not believe of the curse but did become cursed himself when he visited his mothers village in Greece where the curse originated.
the chapters alternated between the man (Isaac and his travelling; set in the present) and the mans mother (Reveka) and how the family curse came to be.
it did contain a number of graphic scenes, but I enjoy reading Tsiolkas' books as the way he uses language and words, the way that he can tell a story I find easy to absorb myself in. I feel a certain captivation by his storytelling.
it's full of religion and what it means to different people in the story as well as quite a bit of anti-Semitism and the discussion of the Jewish people.
it basically told the tale of the family curse as the man travelled around Europe, who do not believe of the curse but did become cursed himself when he visited his mothers village in Greece where the curse originated.
the chapters alternated between the man (Isaac and his travelling; set in the present) and the mans mother (Reveka) and how the family curse came to be.
it did contain a number of graphic scenes, but I enjoy reading Tsiolkas' books as the way he uses language and words, the way that he can tell a story I find easy to absorb myself in. I feel a certain captivation by his storytelling.
starla's review
challenging
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This is super graphic - not for the faint hearted. Proceed with caution! However it is a challenging and rewarding read. I think there were maybe a few too many ideas, making the book a little confusing, but the prose is excellent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Antisemitism, Blood, Body horror, and Cannibalism