By utilizing this divine viewpoint, Cărtărescu forces the reader to view human history through the lens of eternity. The rise and fall of empires, the slaughter of thousands, and the intense passions of an individual life are presented simultaneously as monumental events and as mere dust motes in the grand architecture of the universe. Themes of Power, Cruelty, and Mysticism
An adventure reminiscent of The Odyssey or Treasure Island , where "you" become a feared pirate leader hunting for biblical secrets across the Mediterranean. mircea cartarescu theodoros
Deduct half a star only because your wrists will ache holding the book open, and you will spend weeks afterward unable to look at a normal sunset without crying. By utilizing this divine viewpoint, Cărtărescu forces the