 | Blindness (Movie Tie-In)
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 2008-11-18 - there's more to humanity than misery
Saramago's writing style is compelling, both he & his translator are/were(in case of Pontiero) craftsmen of a high order. Unfortunately I believe the book suffers from a flat imagination of what blindness (even sudden mass blindness) entails, and brings out all of the worst that human beings are capable of.
The metaphor of our many blindnesses and the chronic ignorance that plagues our society only carried me so far in terms of willingness to endure extremes in human misery.
I finished this book hungry for an uplifting view of humanity - something to counter-act the misery of the last few days of reading.
I was also sorely disappointed by the ending which seemed to reflect the author's desire to stop showing us this world, rather than a well crafted story arc.
 2008-11-11 - Book In Perfect Condition With Prompt Delivery
I was very satisfied with my purchase of this book because it was in perfect condition and it was delivered in a prompt manner.
 2008-11-11 - Too Savage
Horrific read and too graphic for my taste. Our book group did this book and many could not read beyond the first 100 pages.
2008-10-22 - the white sickness
Only an author of Nobel stature could create such a compelling story about such a bleak situation.
In this unnamed place, the blind citizens are reduced to short descriptions, no names. They are written of as an image perhaps the last image someone had of them before blindness struck. Here is the girl with the dark glasses, the first blind man, the boy with the squint. Readers go on a journey with a small group of blind people ho have banded in an attempt at survival in a world where their main sensory input is removed. Because we never know where we are and we have limited visual input, the author has made it easier for the reader to feel blinded.
Blindness is terrifying yet compelling we. The book begins with a situation of horror then moves to another horror and yet another. The blind people fend for themselves both poorly and well. This is not cheap sensationalist horror. This is a thought- provoking horror that speaks to the human condition and its fragility but like a spider web, it has tremendous strength.
The writer uses scant punctuation. Once the reader gets the rhythm of the story, it will flow - no punctuation needed.
Blindness is a challenging read. It is not a lightweight beach book.
Blindness starts with a mystery and ends with another equal mystery. For a while, the reader is dehumanized and essentially blind
2008-10-12 - Very strong and disturbing story
This book definetely will bring up a reaction from its readers.
The narration style gives the impression that the reader is watching the story evolve in front of them, a clever approach given the subject.
The part of the story which takes place in the hospital is very disturbing and strong.
I was disappointed with the ending, did not expect a positive ending given the tone of the story, and wonder why the author decided to go in that direction.
I recommend the book, but be forewarned about how strong the content is.
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