In the Beginning Was the Sea

In the Beginning Was the Sea

1983 • 154 pages

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The young intellectuals J. and Elena abandon the parties, the drinking and the money of the city, and start a new life on a remote tropical coast. Among mango trees, hot sands and everlasting sunshine, they plan to live the Good Life, self-sufficient and close to nature.


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Pretty solid as far as debuts go, but lacks emotional depth. Many instances of narrative devices waving OHAI I'M A NARRATIVE DEVICE flags.

Great story though! I'd have loved to watch it play out from a much closer vantage.

June 13, 2015

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