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The Tragedy Of The Korosko
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"The Tragedy of the Korosko" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle immerses readers in an adventurous and tragic tale set along the Nile in Nubia. The story follows a diverse group of travelers who set out on an expedition full of excitement but face an unforeseen crisis. The novel delves into the themes of cultural conflict, the fragility of civilization, and the unpredictable forces of fate. At the start, the passengers are introduced, showcasing their varied backgrounds, personalities, and the camaraderie that exists among them. Their interactions reveal a sense of ease and enjoyment as they embark on their journey along the Nile. However, as they journey deeper into the heart of Nubia, there’s an undercurrent of unease. The vast, haunting beauty of the desert landscape is punctuated by ancient ruins, hinting at the region’s turbulent history. The narrative quickly shifts from serene adventure to impending peril as the travelers are captured by a group of armed Bedouins. This sudden disruption shatters the travelers’ illusion of safety and leisure, ushering in a tense and dramatic sequence of events. The opening establishes a serene yet ominous atmosphere, foretelling the tragic events that follow.
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“2 stars, https://reviews.metaphorosis.com/review/a-desert-drama-arthur-conan-doyle/
<strong>Summary </strong>
A group of tourists on a pleasure cruise down the Nile set out to visit a local sight and get into trouble.
<strong>Review </strong>
I’m a fan of Conan Doyle, and think it’s a shame most people don’t get beyond the Sherlock Holmes books. However, <em>A Desert Drama: Being the Tragedy of the Korosko</em> is not the book with which to convince anyone.
I read this in the same day as Mark Twain’s <em>Tom Sawyer.</em> Both books make use of ‘the n word’. However, <em>Sawyer,</em> despite being the older book by 30 years or so, comes across as a fairly innocent product of its times – the word is used and class distinctions are clear, but, in part because of its juvenile viewpoint, they’re more observed than intended. Doyle’s <em>Desert Drama</em>, however, comes across a fairly bigoted. It’s an adult adventure, but comes across as shallower than Twain’s children’s book, and more bigoted. It manages to insult a whole host of people and religions without half trying.
I don’t know anything about the provenance of the book, but I <em>hope</em> that Doyle wrote it without trying. Certainly he doesn’t seem to have put much effort into … really any part of it. The characters are stock romantic drama figures who pretty much play the expected roles. Doyle’s more ready to kill people off than you might expect, but heroes are heroes, villains are villains, whites and Europeans have natural virtue, etc. The plot moves smoothly enough, but there’s not much to it, and it’s hard to generate a lot of interest. Not boring, necessarily, but predictable and at times offensive.
Unless you really, <em>really,</em> want to read all of Doyle’s books, skip this one.”
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