I have just finished reading the wonderful book, Captain Corelli's Mandolin.
The author, Louis de Bernieres writes a history of the Greek Island of Cephallonia during the 2nd world war, but adds characters, personal tragedies and love stories making it emotional, funny, sensitive and beautifully written.
Captain Corelli is a young Italian officer, who is sent, as part of the occupying forces, to Cephallonia. The villagers are disgusted by him and his soldiers because they are figures of oppression on the island.
However, over time, his charm, character and passion for music and the mandolin, brings out his good human nature and love blossoms between him and the local doctor's daughter. But can any romance survive through such hostile times?
The book swings from the most serious tragic situation you could possibly imagine to the funniest most light hearted scenario possible.
I am amazed by the writer's ability to include vast subjects such as history and medicine but still go into the intricate detail and intimacy of the villagers' and soldiers' characters.
I would definitely recommend the book.
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