thoughts on Part I

is anybody still reading this book? I'll post my thoughts anyway!

I just finished Part I: Olgivanna. I must say I am a bit surprised at the tone of the narration. I'm so used to "great men" being written about as if they were demi-gods, their flaws only mentioned to remind us that they were human after all. I have had moments of wondering if I like the narrator or his tone, but I think that overall, T.C. Boyle has made a great choice for the sort of story he has written. Sadly, it is still a bit radical to write about a man like Frank Lloyd Wright through the lens of the women he went through in his life. I think the tone adds to that feeling that we're reading a different kind of story.

Tadashi's perspective wonderfully captures what it must have been like to work with the man. I love the comparison of him to Olga's guru. This rings very true to me, having worked for many a tyrant and delved into the guru - student relationship.

That said, I don't think "The Women" are fairing much better than Wrieto-San. Not so far anyway. I am looking forward to Part II: Miriam.