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| AUTHOR: | John Huntington, H. G. Wells |
| CATEGORY: | Book |
| MANUFACTURER: | Bison Books |
| ISBN: | 0803298420 |
| TYPE: | Croquet players, England, Fantasy, Fantasy - General, Fiction, Fiction - Fantasy, Horror fiction, Science Fiction - General, Villages |
| MEDIA: | Paperback |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
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They don't make 'em like this anymore I give five stars to "The Croquet Player" by HG Wells not only because it is one of his better, more symbolically controlled works, but because of its overall modern styling & texture. In a mere novella, Wells is able to build up a powerful character analysis that still has far-reaching implications to Western Civilization. Of course, much of the finesse of the narrative is in its openness of interpretation. When I read this book, I think of Orson Welles directing the action in his high, sinister style. The narrative is framed by a man in his thirties whose life has been shaped by his single aunt's wealth. They are excellent croquet players, & live a life of ease. One day meets a man on a terrace, a man with an unusual story. From there it gets more & more intense--& then another man appears--& suddenly answers & questions become indistinguishable! The role of croquet is skillfully understated yet poignant, culminating in more than an evening's worth of introspection/discussion. One of the better writings of Wells', challenging any living writer to express timeless ideas so artistically & succinctly. Plus, for the time investment, this book gives a thousand times back in stimulation!