The People's Act Of Love - James Meek

Posted : 3 years ago at Nov 16 16:03

It was the intention of James Meek that his third novel, The People’s Act of Love, should be written in the manner of the great Russian novels. While I have little to no experience in this branch of literature there were enough idiosyncrasies within the book to believe that he has, at least, achieved this. And, having spent eight years living in Russia whilst following his career in journalism, Meek may be better qualified than most to write a modern take on the Russian novel . Set in Yazyk, a remote village in the Siberian wilderness, the novel investigates the actions of a small group of people. There is Balashov, the leader of a bizarre Christian sect; Mutz, a Jewish soldier from Prague, who is one of a number of Czech soldiers on the losing side of the Russian Revolution; Anna Pe...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 3 years, 4 months ago at Jul 14 12:55

Clever and at times thought provoking, but I have to admit I found it hard work.

Rating : 6/10