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A review by vespertineonly
Das Blut der Anderen by Simone de Beauvoir
5.0
another excellent writing making theory understandable and having an absolute contemporary reference. the story evolves existentialist theory by the evolution of those characters, the reader follows their decision making and the so frightening effects.
are we allowed to make decisions, should we and should we consider the effects on others? is that guilt too havy to bear? of course we have to, the alternative is being passive, not being, not living, rather being an ant among millions of others, accepting idology to make a statement for us. keeping our situation these days with religions being perverted and (unhuman) ideologies succeeding more every day in mind, this novel seems to outlay the innocent idea of being pacifistic and tolerant towards others, but never forgetting to stand up to everyones personal beliefs!
are we allowed to make decisions, should we and should we consider the effects on others? is that guilt too havy to bear? of course we have to, the alternative is being passive, not being, not living, rather being an ant among millions of others, accepting idology to make a statement for us. keeping our situation these days with religions being perverted and (unhuman) ideologies succeeding more every day in mind, this novel seems to outlay the innocent idea of being pacifistic and tolerant towards others, but never forgetting to stand up to everyones personal beliefs!