Ambrosio is a Spanish guestworker who goes to Switzerland as a farm labourer, working for the prosperous Farmer Knuchel. He ends up seven years later in the abbattoir, on the day that the prize cow of the farm - Blosch - is rendered a pathetic figure in the slaughterhouse.
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The pastures of Hans Knuchel's Swiss farm blossom with happily grazing cows. At the herd's lead walks Blosch, the biggest cow Ambrosio has seen since leaving Spain to become a guest worker in "the prosperous land." While he had expected large cows, he had not expected the hostility of the Swiss toward foreigners, their harsh looks and harsher treatment. Yet he endures first the old-fashioned ways of the Knuchel farm and then the creeping modernization he finds at his later job in the slaughterhouse. Sterchi's first novel is an imaginatively structured narrative on the topic of bovines, one that will excite few readers. This is not The Jungle, and Sterchi seems painfully aware that he falls short by comparison: references to Sinclair's masterpiece abound. Topic aside, however, the three-part focus glued together with the character of Blosch shows real skill. Unfortunately, this isn't enough to make Cow a prime choice.
- Paul E. Hutchison, Fishermans Paradise, Bellefonte, Pa.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
- Paul E. Hutchison, Fishermans Paradise, Bellefonte, Pa.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Don't dismiss this book.,
By Zarnold (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cow (Paperback)
I think that the editorial review doesn't do justice to this book. I read it a few years ago after seeing it reviewed in The Guardian (UK). If you want a light, humourous read this is not for you BUT I was moved. The characters drew me in to such an extent that, by the end, I was a wreck! It is a perfect example of man's inhumanity to man (and animal) and although there may be some parts that could have been written better-or perhaps translated better, I don't know which should be criticised-it ultimately gives the reader something very important to think about. Read it and make up your own mind.
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