The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster

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Started reading 1 May 2007
Finished reading 20 May 2007

Mesmerising. The three stories reminds readers of detectives during the nineteen fifties, smouldering cigarette smoke and pretty damsels in distress, The film, Casablanca, immediately comes to mind.

One recurring theme seems to be the question of identity. The investigator in each story eventually assumes the personality of the person being investigated. M ind games between the pursuer and the target is highlighted. A play of words, connotations and double meanings are sprinkled throughout. The reader unknowingly plunges straight into the depths of the characters psyches. Each character is multi-dimensional and this makes the story line more intriguing.

A very satisfying and mind blowing read. I may not understand some parts but overall there is that sense of satisfaction of a good deed done.