Deaf Sentence

David Lodge is not a flashy writer, but he is an extremely good one. Superficially, his predilection for working the same, relatively narrow, ground (he is a master of the academic novel) might seem constricting. But each of his novels delivers fresh insights, with his signature blend of intelligenc......more

What a lovely and beautifully written novel about a hard-of-hearing linguist trying to navigate through the noises and silences of his life. These noises and silences are at turns confounding & illuminating, disturbing & comforting, and tragic & comic. Lodge takes his time telling this story and som......more

I planned to have this book as a bedtime read, but it was hopeless in that capacity, I kept sitting up in bed and hooting with laughter – not a good recipe for pre-sleep soothing. Once I had taken the book downstairs and could enjoy it in daylight though, there was no stopping me. What a fantastic b......more

This novel provides an interesting story within a setting that describes the living situation of many in today's "boomer generation"—newly retired with an older parent in failing health along with adult children and grandchildren with their own needs. In this story Desmond Bates, the main character,......more

4.5 Que livro inesperado. Nunca pensei que a história seguisse este rumo. Dei por mim a passar por vários estados emocionais que só comprovam o talento do autor e o impacto da sua escrita. É um livro divertido e com humor inteligente. Ri-me muitas vezes e achei imensa graça aos diálogos entre marido......more