Corelli's Mandolin
A Novel
Book - 1994
Extravagant, inventive, emotionally sweeping, this rich and lyrical, heartbreaking and hilarious novel has been widely hailed as a classic. Set on the peaceful island of Cephallonia, just as the horrors of World World II reach its remote shores, "Corelli's Mandolin" is "an exuberant mixture of history and romance, written with a wit that is incandescent".--"Los Angeles Times Book Review". The basis for the major motion picture "Captain Corelli's Mandolin", starring Nicholas Cage. Abridged 3 CDs.
- Details
- Full Record
- Additional Info
Searching for more content…
Searching for more content…
Publisher:
New York : Pantheon, 1994.
ISBN:
9780679436447
0679436448
0679436448
Branch Call Number:
DEBE
Characteristics:
436 p. 24 cm.
Opinion
From the critics
Community Activity
Comment
Add a CommentGreat read
I wish this were an audiobook.
A powerful operatic novel set on a lovely Greek island during WWII. The story is not always an easy read with it's brutal description of war; however, the author's gentle humour prevails throughout and Captain Corelli proves that even in war one can be civilized, charming and ever so much in love.
Love, war, and now add Italians and Germans, makes for one twisted story on this Greek island during WWII. Madras and Pelagia are engaged, but there is a long road ahead of them if they are to make it. Antonio makes an interesting love triangle with his mandolin. Plus follow Carlos struggle as he fights on two fronts to work out his feelings for his affections. Now the Germans take over the Greeks or will there be freedom for them? Rough read, but not as corny as the movie.
It is a great book: funny, intelligent, wise, and at times utterly sad. The language is poetic and very beautiful. Recommend to everyone!
a favorite of Emma Thompson
The kitschy ending is unworthy of this otherwise well researched and well written historical novel.
Difficult to get into at first but well worth the effort -- great story!
LOVED this book!
Justr about the perfect love-story. Humorous, tragic, immensely human. Strangley, I have not enjoyed othr works by de Bernieres, but I love this! Do NOT watch the movie!