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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible ending,
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This review is from: The Anatomist (Paperback)
The protagonist, Mateo Realdo Colombo, or Mateo Colón, is an anatomy doctor in the sixtieth century Renaissance. He falls miserably for a your prostitute, Mona Sofía. Daily, he paints her and tries to get her to fall in love with him. After running out of money and patience, he goes on a quest for a way to gain her love.He starts mixing love potions, without success, and is almost turned over to the Inquisition--for dissecting cadavers and visiting prostitutes--in pursuit of his quest. A young, rich, and powerful widow, Inés de Torremolinos, saves him. Inés was very sick, and upon examination, Mateo discovers that she has a very large clitoris. By way of massaging the organ, he realizes that it is the anatomical equivalent of kleitoris, unknown in the western world. He names it "Amor Veneris" (Pubic love). Realizing the power this organ has over women, he can't wait to go back to the love of his life, Mona. Unfortunately, he publishes his findings, and he is again facing The Inquisition. The trial is described in pure detail; this time Mateo falls victim of the biggest irony that life can offer to any human being. Federico Andahazi has written a passionate historical novel about one of the most famous Renaissance medical doctors. He has succeeded in re-creating the period, not only in its customs, but also in its perverse ways. The author sustains a rhythm that keeps the reader intrigued--while adding humor and irony--with an ending that you never saw coming." Note, I read the original Spanish edition
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful translation of a fascinating book,
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This review is from: The Anatomist (Hardcover)
The Anatomist was a beautiful and fascinating story. The writing style flows wonderfully, unlike many other translated books I have read. The characters were so deep and so personal. I was especially intrigued by the chapters about Mona Sofia's birth and upbringing. Many of the tragedies and experiences that are described in the book form her adult character--a woman who has been taught not to love anyone, and not to show any emotion. The author's style was well-crafted, and extremely readable. As noted by some of the other readers above, such overtly erotic and sexual themes are discussed, but reading the text is akin to a historical account or philosophical discussion.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Trenchant criticism of male-oriented medicine.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Anatomist (Hardcover)
The obvious parallel in this novella is between the anatomist Mateo Columbo, and the explorer Christoforo Columbo. Each may have expanded the universe of knowledge of their time, but did so for personal gain as much as any devotion to a Quest for Truth. The anatomist's search for the means to control women through their "passion" is also a means to impose his passion upon the unobtainable great puttana Mona Sofia. This reviewer sees an additional parallel suugested by the fact that the author is a psychiatrist.
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