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Vivisector
Rated 4.00 out of 5 based on 14 customer ratings
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SKU: 9780143105671
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Rediscover Nobel Laureate Patrick White’s “Vivisector” (ISBN: 9780143105671). Dive into the unsettling world of Hurtle Duffield, a controversial artist, as he navigates life, love, and the complexities of the human condition. Explore themes of genius, obsession, and the dark side of creativity in this masterful novel by Patrick White with an introduction by Burton Raffel and Maria Rosa Menocal. Recommended for readers of J. M. Coetzee and Thomas Keneally.
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Simran Agarwal –
White’s writing is stunning, but the subject matter is quite dark and disturbing. Be prepared for a challenging and thought-provoking experience.
Nishtha Rawat –
A masterpiece! White’s exploration of artistic obsession is both brilliant and disturbing. Hurtle Duffield is a character you won’t soon forget.
Aniket Mathur –
A difficult but ultimately rewarding read. White’s prose is dense, but the insights into the mind of an artist are worth the effort.
Shashank Rai –
This book wasn’t for me. I found it pretentious and boring. I couldn’t connect with any of the characters or the story.
Siddharth Kumar –
I struggled with this book. The characters were unlikeable, and the plot meandered. However, White’s writing is undeniable, even if the story didn’t grab me.
Khushi Jain –
A challenging but rewarding read. White’s prose is dense, but the insights into Duffield’s artistic mind are fascinating. Not for everyone, but definitely worth the effort.
Nishit Muralia –
A truly remarkable book. White’s writing is beautiful and the characters are so well-developed. I couldn’t put it down.
Aakash Gupta –
Not an easy read, but a powerful one. Duffield’s journey is unsettling, but White’s insights into creativity and the human condition are profound.
Abhishek Singh Bhandari –
Absolutely stunning novel! The writing is beautiful and the story is captivating. A must-read for fans of literary fiction.
Uttara Kudesia –
Completely blown away! The language is exquisite, the characters are complex, and the themes are profound. White at his best. Highly recommend.
Umesh K Soni –
I enjoyed the book, but I didn’t love it. The writing was good, but the story was a little slow and hard to get into.
Khushbu Yadav –
Found it a bit slow-paced and difficult to connect with the main character. The writing style felt a little too verbose for my liking. Still some interesting ideas though.
Aadira A Nambi –
Disturbing, thought-provoking, and beautifully written. White’s exploration of artistic genius and its dark side is unforgettable.
Mohammed Fardin Sidqui –
I appreciated the exploration of art and obsession, but I didn’t love the book overall. The narrative felt a bit disjointed at times.