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Dionisio, a professor of philosophy, writes a series of letters, published in the prestigious journal La Prensa, castigating the coca trade, and from there the story spins furiously in many directions and subplots. There's the love affair of the century between Dionisio and Anica Moreno, Lazaro's tragic dance with leprosy, and--to the great pleasure of fans of Bernières's previous novel, The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts--further interactions with the magical jaguars and human inhabitants of Cochadebajo de los Gatos. Events take their course in the way of a grand tragicomedy, with the devastation that's expected followed by the irrepressible joy of life that's never expected and Bernières's tongue-in-cheek touch throughout.
It's a delightfully mesmerising book. Set in a mythical South American country that's a composite of real South American history and Bernières's fertile imagination, and therefore a perfect companion to take on a south-of-the-border vacation--the book is awash in the realities and flavour of South America and the lunacies of Bernières's genius. --Stephanie Gold
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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A wonderful book (again !),
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This review is from: Senor Vivo & The Coca Lord (Paperback)
This is a wonderful book that continues with many of the characters from his first book (The war of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts, which I thought had a slightly keener edge). His idiosyncratic style of a multiplicity of threads with very short chapters takes a little getting used to but is so effective once you've got the hang of it.Although it is a superb book, you'll enjoy it even more if you have knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese since he pokes gentle fun using these languages. Louis de Bernieres is a wonderful author who writes well constructed English that is a pleasure to read. I promise you won't be disappointed by this book, but DO read Don Emmanuel first. (I haven't been paid to say this - honestly!)
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Senor Vivo & The Coca Lord (Paperback)
I actually read this book first of the South American trilogy and it did not diminish my enjoyment at all. I just love these books - the language is poetical, you feel every emotion from shock to humour to disgust to sympathy. How I wish I could visit Cochadebajo de los Gatos! If you haven't read Louis de Bernieres' books before they do take a bit of getting used to but believe me it is well worth it and you will be hooked!
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Atmospheric, Spiritual, Tragic and Funny. Superb!,
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This review is from: Senor Vivo and the Coca Lord (Audio Cassette)
It would be a mistake to remember de Bernieres solely in terms of 'Captain Corelli', although that is undoubtedly a great book. For me, the trilogy of which 'Senor Vivo' is the central part is even better. Admittedly, it needs some concentration to remember all of the names of people and places, but it's really worth the effort in this case. It helps a little to read them in order, but I didn't, and still survived. A truly magnificent book!
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