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The Idealist
Everyone has ideals. José Antonio Primo de Rivera has ideals. He is the young leader of a fascist political party and plans to install a fascist government that will bring social justice to the long oppressed Spanish people.
Set in the years from l933 to 1939, the last three years being those in which the Spanish Civil War was fought he was often the target of leftist gunmen and also faced intrigue and betrayal from his own side of politics. He was dashing and brilliant, charmed friend and foe alike but nevertheless he met with a tragic end.
Set in the years from l933 to 1939, the last three years being those in which the Spanish Civil War was fought he was often the target of leftist gunmen and also faced intrigue and betrayal from his own side of politics. He was dashing and brilliant, charmed friend and foe alike but nevertheless he met with a tragic end.
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First published November 1, 2012
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December 3, 2012
Jean Lopez’s historical novel is so compelling that I read it in one sitting. Based on historical fact, it tells the fascinating story of a young idealist lawyer, José Antonio, who became a fascist political leader at a tumultuous moment in Spanish history: the Civil War. It cleverly explores the relationship between personal charm and authoritarianism. His character is by far the most enthralling and best written in the book; I was less invested in the invented people. Lively dialogue and a constant sense of purpose and deep emotion kept me interested until the end. Short chapters allow the violence and drama to build at credible pace.
The quality of writing is very high. The author smoothly adopts her characters’ perspectives to give their rich and varied impressions on people and events. For example, we see José Antonio through the eyes of several others, including his aunt: ‘But of course all of José Antonio’s girlfriends had been beautiful. Tía Ma would have been surprised indeed if they had not been so. He reminded her of a little boy collecting butterflies.’
The author has clearly done a vast amount of research; the authenticity of detail makes it an informative portrait of a time. Read more at http://eveproofreads.com/2012/12/03/t...
The quality of writing is very high. The author smoothly adopts her characters’ perspectives to give their rich and varied impressions on people and events. For example, we see José Antonio through the eyes of several others, including his aunt: ‘But of course all of José Antonio’s girlfriends had been beautiful. Tía Ma would have been surprised indeed if they had not been so. He reminded her of a little boy collecting butterflies.’
The author has clearly done a vast amount of research; the authenticity of detail makes it an informative portrait of a time. Read more at http://eveproofreads.com/2012/12/03/t...
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