Book: Esther’s Inheritance by Sándor Márai
“I have started to think that the great, decisive moments that broadly govern our lives are far less conscious at the time than they seem later when we are reminiscing and taking stock.”
They most certainly are. Esther’s Inheritance is one of Marai’s best works, I don’t even know why this was the first time I read it in its entirety. I have known the story as I have seen the movie a few years ago. But as with all Marai books, the written language is captivating. Even though it is like a detailed report of events, not missing a piece, it is also incredibly enjoyable literature. In this case, you just get lost in the psychology behind the story of these people. Esther, who cannot draw herself out of the control of that one man; and Lajos, about whom we cannot even decide whether he is an evil man or just a pitiable victim of his own bad nature. Wonderful characterization with meaningful dialogues, absolutely worth reading.
Besides the Hungarian edition, it’s also available in English, Spanish, French and German, read it!
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