This classic book book, published in 1944, follows the lives of a diverse cast of characters over a span of about 20 years. The central character is a young man whose experience in WWI has made him restless, searching for the true meaning of life. This quest sends him tramping across Europe and finally to India, where he finds enlightenment. The book is filled with people, each clearly drawn and complex, and all of them, from prostitutes to nobility, presented with unflinching affection. The locations, from Parisian drawing rooms to
German coal mines, are also vividly portrayed. While I was less impressed with the young man's sensibilities than my friends were, I truly enjoyed the seemingly effortless skill of the author in bringing it all to life.
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