'Lying still, Gordon felt a sad poignancy — something like homesickness. The jeep, the symbolic, faithful letter carrier, the flag patch .. they recalled comfort, innocence, cooperation, an easy life that allowed millions of men and women to relax, to smile or argue as they chose, to be tolerant with one another — and to hope to be better people with the passage of time.' — The Postman
Publication year: 1985 Language: Spanish Country: Chile The cover of the edition I got says: 'Mario Jiménez, a young fisherman, decides to give up his job to become a postman in Isla Negra, where the only person who ever sends or receives mail is the poet Pablo Neruda. By this plot, as original as seductive, the author gets an intense picture of the tumultuous 70´s in Chile, as well as a captivating love story and a poetic recreation of Pablo Neruda´s life.' El Cartero De Neruda PeliculaWritten in 1985, it was originally named 'Ardent patience', until in 1995 it was re-named as 'Neruda´s postman' ('The postman' in the English edition) after the success of an italian-french movie called 'Il postino', which was nominated for five oscars (and got one). I will be honest, the author is definitely not one of the best I´ve ever read. At some points of the story, especially when describing love scenes (or the girl object of our protagonist´s love), I had the feeling that he was actually trying to emulate Neruda, but he´s far from making it. Too artificial language breaking into the middle of a story that is otherwise quite plain, so it gives the impression that it´s an unnecessary mass of pompous words and twisted sentences. This of course is only my point of view but, as this is my blog so far, you will have to content with that. But it´s also true that, when he puts Neruda aside and goes back to the simple, easy, plain, straightforward language that dominates the story, he is, in general, quite good, and then, from time to time, he has some brilliant points, like this ones (my faves, translated by yours truly, I´m sure you´ll get a better translation if you get the book!): - My girl, if you mix poetry with politics, you will soon be a single mom. What did he say to you? - Metaphores. The mother held the knob of the rustic bronze cot, squeezing it until she thought she could melt it. - What´s wrong, mom? What are you thinking? The woman came to her side, let herself faint on the bed, and in a weak voice said: - I never heard such a long word from you. ......................... The girl bit her pillow, and then, showing those teeth which, as well as seducing, were able to fray both clothes and flesh, yelled: - This is ridiculous! Just because a man told me that my smile flapped in my face like a butterfly, I have to leave to Santiago! - Don´t be stupid! - the mother exploded as well -. Now The Postman Skarmeta Summary Youtubeyour smile is a butterfly, but tomorrow your tits will be two doves wanting to be cooed, your nipples will be two juicy raspberries, your tongue will be the gods´ warm carpet, your butt will be a ship´s canvas, and that thing now smoking between your legs will be the jet-black oven where the proud metal of the race is forged! Good night!And also, as unusual as it might seem, I enjoyed especially the prologue, where the author explains how he got to write that story. In summary, it´s a short, touching story that will also help you learn about Neruda and about Chilean political history and the 1973 coup d'état. Easy reading, I recommend it. will we miss government?
This is the story of a lie that became the most powerful kind of truth.
Gordon was a survivor — a wanderer who traded tales for food and shelter in the dark and savage aftermath of a devastating bio-war.
Fate touches him one chill winter's day when he borrows the jacket of a long-dead postal worker to protect himself from the cold. The old, worn uniform still has power as a symbol of hope, and with it Gordon begins to weave his greatest tale, of a nation on the road to recovery.
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The Postman is the dramatically moving saga of a man who rekindled the spirit of America through the power of a dream. This best-selling and award-winning novel (NOMINEE: 1986 Nebula and Hugo Awards; WINNER: Locus and John W. Campbell Memorial Awards for best novel; 'Best' from the American Library Association) is widely considered the most universally 'accessible' Brin novel, for those who don't normally read SF.
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