As of now, I am thoroughly confused and delighted by this book. It was shocking to see the foreigner's prediction of Berlioz demise come to fruition, Final Destination style. Then, when Homeless gave chase to the foreigner, the appearance of the walking tomcat whom, apparently, rides streetcars, is something like from Disney or the mind of Lewis Carrol, author of Alice in Wonderland. Then with Homeless' maddened search for the foreigner in the river, which costs him his clothes, his reputation among peers, and eventually his freedom. This is truly a confused tale, but it is the best sort of confusion, meant for class discussion. And might I add, if there were ever a film adaptation of this novel, I would most definitely go see it.
I commented on Jeremy Beaman's post.
I agree while it is very confusing, i also find it very interesting and can't wait to discuss it in class tomorrow.
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