Christina reviewed Book of Illusions
Review of 'Book of Illusions' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Professor David Zimmer, depressed and on sabbatical after the sudden loss of his wife and two sons, is fascinated by a film of an obscure silent film comedian, Hector Mann. He uses his sabbatical for researching Mann's life and filmography. One day Zimmer receives a letter from a Frieda Spelling in New Mexico, claiming Hector is still alive, and would Zimmer please visit Spelling's house in New Mexico? The theme of art as a creative and destructive act is explored in the lives of Hector Mann, Frieda Spelling, David Zimmer and the woman who introduces Zimmer to the Spellings, Alma Grund.
Professor David Zimmer, depressed and on sabbatical after the sudden loss of his wife and two sons, is fascinated by a film of an obscure silent film comedian, Hector Mann. He uses his sabbatical for researching Mann's life and filmography. One day Zimmer receives a letter from a Frieda Spelling in New Mexico, claiming Hector is still alive, and would Zimmer please visit Spelling's house in New Mexico? The theme of art as a creative and destructive act is explored in the lives of Hector Mann, Frieda Spelling, David Zimmer and the woman who introduces Zimmer to the Spellings, Alma Grund.
