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The Other Landscape (Paperback)

by Neil M. Gunn (Author)
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  • Paperback: 318 pages
  • Publisher: House of Lochar; New Ed edition (Mar 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1899863265
  • ISBN-13: 978-1899863266
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 14 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,149,181 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The author was one of the most significant Scottish writers of the present century and this was his final novel. He uses it, through a tale of emotional and physical turmoil, to raise some impossible questions about the mystery of life. The action, both deeply tragic and ironically humorous, takes place against the backdrop of the remote coastal Highlands where the influences of nature and Celtic tradition propel the protagonists to their destiny. The questions remain unanswered but the novel ends with a final glimmer of hope and renewal.

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The central character of this complex novel is Menzies, a musical genius, who, after the agonies of a personal tragedy, questions the very meaning of existence. His emotional turmoil is seen through the eyes of a Scottish anthropologist returning to the Highlands and able to observe the life he finds there at two levels, the tangible and obvious level and 'the other landscape' beyond it.

Tensions between the local community and the outsiders at the Hotel - separate groups to both of which the anthropologist sometimes belongs - form a sub-plot of 'two cultures in conflict'. The action, both deeply tragic and ironically humorous, takes places against the backdrop of the remote coastal Highlands where the influence of nature and Celtic tradition propel the protagonists to their destiny.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Probably one of Gunn's best novels, albeit not so well known, 18 Jun 2001
By whittles.publishing@btinternet.com (Latheronwheel, Scotland) - See all my reviews
This last novel from the pen of Neil Gunn rates, for me, among his best. In the familiar setting of the Highland hotel, he brings together a disparate group of visitors with the locals and fireworks fly both in words and action. The characterisations are superb and you are readily carried into the world of the highland countryside with its attendant trout fishing, at times inclement weather, and philosophical locals. The battle between the Major and Lachlan, his ghillie is brilliant; the interplay between the tragic and disturbed Menzies and the visitor Urquhart is absorbing; there are many more players in the story who come alive under Gunn's skils. The story moves quickly and does not lack energy; it is a complete story displaying all the colours of the writing spectrum necessary to produce a wonderful book that at times leaves you breathless. And beneath it all is the metaphysical stream, the other plane, the sometimes complex theme at which Gunn excels - but this does not detract from or prevent the book being read simply for a fine read. There is much to contemplate, much to enjoy and it wil demand at least a second read.
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