Title: Furst time I reviewed him!
Product review: Although I haven't completely given up on contemporary fiction in favor of Political and Science Books, it's been getting close. Sometimes when I read a novel, at some point I start asking, "What's the point? It's only a story. Give me something real!" Even reading great writers like Saramago can occassionally make me go in that direction.However, Alan Furst's 'Dark Star' evokes no such sentiments. Because of the ultra-realistic affect of his writing, one feels that this is as much an historical testament as anything in the non fiction section; perhaps even moreso. His attention to personal detail in his characters is incredible.Realize, this is not a pleasant breezy Danielle Steele/Sidney Sheldon book. This is serious writing that is excruciatingly heartbreaking. Europe went through a tremendous hell-ride last century, and Alan Furst is able to make you feel every horrible bump.
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