Book Report on A Very Private Life by Michael Frayn

Entry 1) I chose to read 'A Very Private Life', which was written by Michael Frayn, because the book is considered a classic in many literary circles, and it is relatively short, which for my time-limited purposes increases it's attractiveness quite considerably. I, however, soon found out that the seemingly simple plot is impregnated with considerably more complicated and meaningful themes and messages, that the author skilfully struggles to portray and confer unto the audience. The …

…while underneath this book presents a number of important messages and themes. From this book the reader is somewhat compelled to think about the way in which our society works and if everything that we currently enjoy and think of as necessary and vital is really so. This book offers a more philosophical way of thinking, that encourages the audience to 'think outside the square'. I would rate this book a nine out of ten.