Every once in a while, a book comes along that makes you rethink the concept of a novel. Andorra weaves and bobs in the half-dream state between reality and fantasy, never giving up so much that the reader can see whats really coming. Overall, its a darkly comic novel that redefines the structure of a novel. And for those that think the story is slight, its only because the reader is only supposed to know as much as the characters are willing to say. Just like life.
Alexander Fox, seeking escape from personal tragedy, settles into the sunny, dreamy mountain paradise of Andorra. But in this haunting novel, something strangely mysterious, almost sinister, lurks in what otherwise appears to be heaven on earth. This book crosses from one genre to another, then back again, and its difficult to pin down. Is it a mystery? Perhaps, but sometimes it feels like a comedy of manners. Is it a meditation on grief? Maybe, but then it seems to segue into a romance. Keep reading; its worth it.
